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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $58

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Frontier Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$58 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $58 found 4 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Wed, Aug 5
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$79 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$79
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $79 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Jun 29
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$84 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$84
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 24 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Jun 29, priced at $84 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Aug 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$89 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 23 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $89 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$97 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $97 found 5 hours ago
United
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$140 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $140 found 4 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$140 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $140 found 4 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$160 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 4, priced at $160 found 4 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 14
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$182 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jul 6 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jul 14, priced at $182 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jun 18
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$187 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 9 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Jun 18, priced at $187 found 2 hours ago
United
Mon, Jul 6 - Tue, Jul 14
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$254 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Jul 6 from San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Jul 14, priced at $254 found 1 day ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 8
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$298 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$298
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Jul 4 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jul 8, priced at $298 found 12 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$329 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$329
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 8 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $329 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Mon, Aug 24
DAL
Love Field
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$347 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$347
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Love Field to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $347 found 4 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 8
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$429 Roundtrip, just found
$429
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 4 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to McClellan-Palomar, returning Wed, Jul 8, priced at $429 just found
JetBlue Airways
Sat, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 8
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$858 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$858
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Jul 4 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jul 8, priced at $858 found 12 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 July, 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 15 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
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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 ...
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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
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"Housekeeping is fantastic. Room was very clean."

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)
"Corey checked us in when we arrive at the hotel since our room wasn’t ready he recommended a place to eat lunch. He called us when our room was ready. Sent me a couple of texts to see if there’s anything else I needed and that to enjoy our trip."

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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. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,863 reviews)
"We had a 6 day stay at the place and were so excited about the location by the beach, however after checking into our room at 1 AM, less than 8 hours later we woke up to a mouse in our room. We packed our bags immediately and booked a much more expensive option since we had no option last seconds. ..."

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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
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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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