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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $38

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Frontier Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$38 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$38
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $38 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$43 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$43
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $43 found 19 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$52 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$52
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 1 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $52 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $78 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $78 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$80 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$80
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 26 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $80 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Dec 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$83 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$83
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Dec 4, priced at $83 found 17 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$110 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $110 found 1 day ago
United
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 27
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$112 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $112 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 27
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$112 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $112 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 27
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$117 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $117 found 1 hour ago
Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Oct 27
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$151 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $151 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 5
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, just found
$157
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 3 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Dec 5, priced at $157 just found
American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$159 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $159 found 7 hours ago
United
Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$299 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $299 found 1 day ago
United
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8
DEN
Denver Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$324 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Nov 6 from Denver Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sun, Nov 8, priced at $324 found 3 days ago

Cheap Flights to Carlsbad

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Because once the wheels are down in Carlsbad, the good times start rolling. So buckle up, you’re in for a fun ride.

Frequently Asked Questions About flights to Carlsbad

Don’t waste your time on endless searches for cheap airline tickets oneway or roundtrip. We’ll have you on your way to Carlsbad with a tiny bag of pretzels in your hand before you can say “tray tables in the upright position”—and for a ticket price that works for your vacay budget.

So all you have to worry about is where you’re headed after the SAN airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Carlsbad?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Carlsbad are in October, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Carlsbad?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 16 to choose from for your flight to Carlsbad.

What airport is best to fly into Carlsbad?

When you’re planning your trip to Carlsbad, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Carlsbad McClellan-Palomar Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Carlsbad must-do list.

How much are flights to Carlsbad?

Got very cheap flights on your vacation itinerary? When you book your airline tickets to Carlsbad on Hotwire, you may just get what’s on your getaway wish list. With tickets as low as $38, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

How to get cheap flights to Carlsbad?

The trick to saving a stack of cash on your flight to Carlsbad? Snatch up that Hotwire flight deal when you see a killer rate because it could be gone in a flash. And with flights as low as $38 right now, why wait?

Carlsbad Flight Information
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SAN
Roundtrip price
$38

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Carlsbad

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

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LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

3 out of 5
Legoland Drive Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Flower ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (592 reviews)
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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

2 out of 5
6117 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad CA
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,744 reviews)
"Staff was very kind and helpful. Breakfast was pretty good with lots of options. The room smelled musty and there were ants in the bathtub. I was unable to give my toddler a bath because the tub didn't seal. Seemed like cleaning staff did well, it was just an issue with outdated rooms. Needs updating. ..."

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,856 reviews)
"Excellent property, friendly staff, rooms were clean. We had a lovely time. They even have a shower to wash your feet at the entry to the property when you come back from the beach to try and minimalize the sand on the property."

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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,492 reviews)
"The place is ideal for families, it has a nice little kitchen to cook, a fridge, and a dishwasher, which is nice. The only issue is that I wanted to charge my phone, and some of the outlets were not working. I thought my phone was charging and turned out it wasn't working. The other issue is that ..."

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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
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