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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $56

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Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $56 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Sat, Aug 22
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$58 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at $58 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Aug 29
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$72 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$72
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 28 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $72 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$87 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$87
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $87 found 2 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Aug 29
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$112 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $112 found 2 days ago
United
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$117 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$117
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $117 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $157 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$159 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $159 found 2 hours ago
United
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$249 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $249 found 3 days ago
United
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
BOS
Logan Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$252 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Aug 21 from Logan Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $252 found 6 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$254 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $254 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Tue, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 15
BOS
Logan Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$340 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Logan Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $340 found 6 days ago
United
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
FCA
Glacier Park Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$347 Roundtrip, just found
$347
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Glacier Park Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sun, Aug 23, priced at $347 just found
Delta
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
FCA
Glacier Park Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$387 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$387
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Sep 3 from Glacier Park Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $387 found 16 hours ago
United
Sat, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 24
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$637 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$637
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Jul 4 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Fri, Jul 24, priced at $637 found 1 day ago
Sun Country Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Jul 28
BOS
Logan Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$638 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$638
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Sun Country Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 24 from Logan Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $638 found 1 day ago

Cheap Flights to Carlsbad

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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 $56, 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?

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Carlsbad Flight Information
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SAN
Roundtrip price
$56

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! (1,007 reviews)
"We love this resort for the last 15 years. Everything is so beautiful there and the spa is a once in a lifetime experience. On our last stay we were disappointed to always be redirected to different departments for help. We eventually insisted that staff pick up their phones and request help instead ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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! (395 reviews)
"The hotel is old and extremely dirty. The rooms had dust everywhere and the carpets are disgusting. The hallways and the room smelled horrible. The staff were so uneducated about the most basic things to include tickets, wait times, just basic information that employee should know. It’s basically ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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LEGOLAND California Hotel
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Great stay! Staff were very helpful and accommodating. I do wish there was more table areas for small families downstairs that were not in the restaurant but nothing major."

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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
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! (1,362 reviews)
"Room was flooded earlier in the week. The carpet was still soaking wet in the main room. We let the front desk know, and they were going to put us in another room. They called the GM on the phone, and he said no, we could not move rooms even though the carpet was soaked. Front desk staff was very ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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! (1,976 reviews)
"Newly renovated rooms were nice and comfortable. Other updates were happening around the property but it did not impact our experience. The staff was great and the location was excellent. Will definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
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! (1,006 reviews)
"The three beds in a room is ideal for the family. The facility over all was a little dirty especially if you are assigned an outside main building room.. hallway was really dirty as well as the pool tiles and jacuzzi in the quiet adult area. Staff was very friendly and helpful, 10 stars for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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! (1,671 reviews)
"Things were good and this place is good for families."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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! (1,872 reviews)
"At night I saw several bugs in the bathroom"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2026

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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.