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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $58

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Frontier Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$58 Roundtrip, just found
$58
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $58 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$61 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$61
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $61 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 22
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$63 Roundtrip, just found
$63
Roundtrip
just found
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Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$66 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $66 found 14 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Fri, Aug 28
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$74 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$74
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Aug 28, priced at $74 found 7 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 8
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$76 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$76
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $76 found 12 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$109 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$109
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 28 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 11, priced at $109 found 1 day ago
Delta
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 11
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jul 28 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 11, priced at $157 found 1 day ago
United
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$173 Roundtrip, just found
$173
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $173 just found
American Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$193 Roundtrip, just found
$193
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $193 just found
United
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$249 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $249 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 28
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, just found
$250
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from George Bush Intercontinental to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $250 just found
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Sat, Jul 25
FAR
Hector Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$261 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from Hector Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Jul 25, priced at $261 found 17 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 27
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$329 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$329
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from George Bush Intercontinental to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $329 found 8 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Sat, Aug 15
FAR
Hector Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$485 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$485
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Hector Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $485 found 8 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Jun 27
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$505 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$505
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 24 from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Jun 27, priced at $505 found 8 hours ago

Cheap Flights to Carlsbad

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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 August, 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 $58, 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 $58 right now, why wait?

Carlsbad Flight Information
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SAN
Roundtrip price
$57

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff excellent!! Room’s need upgrades!!!Resort need updates in adult pool area!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

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LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

2 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! (369 reviews)
"They need to repair chips in walls and broken items, but the park staff is friendly and it is a fun place to be with your kids. It would be great if they had more pop badge and mini fig traders."

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

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LEGOLAND California Hotel
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,652 reviews)
"Family hotel, free breakfast. Motel right by the freeway. Very loud traffic noise, hard to filter out, especiallyat night. Breakfast was good, lots of families so it was a little crazy in the morning. Most inside tables to sit and eat were full but able to go outside and enjoy the beautiful weather ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Ponto Rd Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice pool area and bar/restaurant"

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,952 reviews)
"Pool was excellent, rooms were clean"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
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! (1,353 reviews)
"Like how my suite was at the bottom floor in front of the pool and spa, staff was super friendly, free breakfast for guess was awesome and convenient..Overall I rate my stay a 9.5/10..!! 👍"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,884 reviews)
"it was better than I had thought it would be. We stayed at here because we were doing legoland . Convenient and cheap. only thing was the trash can outside our room was just piled up but other than that a couple burn holes in the blankets but still kept us warm lol"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
5805 Armada Dr Building B Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"It feels like you’re on a resort! Walking distance to Lego land! So friendly! Perfect for family’s!!?"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2026

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The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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