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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $52

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Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 15
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$52 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$52
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 3 from Sky Harbor Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Aug 15, priced at $52 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 25
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$53 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$53
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from Sky Harbor Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Jul 25, priced at $53 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, just found
$56
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Frontier Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$58 Roundtrip, just found
$58
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Frontier Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$61 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$61
Roundtrip
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Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 7 from Sky Harbor Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Sep 11, priced at $61 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$63 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$63
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
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Frontier Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$68 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$68
Roundtrip
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Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 28 from Sky Harbor Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $68 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$73 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$73
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Sky Harbor Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Sep 11, priced at $73 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Aug 29
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$152 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$152
Roundtrip
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Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Aug 29, priced at $152 found 1 day ago
United
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
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Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $157 found 6 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$167 Roundtrip, just found
$167
Roundtrip
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Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$177 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$177
Roundtrip
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Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $177 found 6 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$229 Roundtrip, just found
$229
Roundtrip
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Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 8 from Sky Harbor Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $229 just found
United
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$249 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $249 found 1 day ago
Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
CHS
Charleston Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$315 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$315
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Charleston Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $315 found 1 day ago
JetBlue Airways
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
CHS
Charleston Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$574 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$574
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Jul 23 from Charleston Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Jul 27, priced at $574 found 1 day ago

Cheap Flights to Carlsbad

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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 $52, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

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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 $52 right now, why wait?

Carlsbad Flight Information
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SAN
Roundtrip price
$62

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 ...
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"We enjoyed are whole stay. The couples massage in the suite was amazing. We had the La costa salad with chicken, and the spring rolls at the spa- both were excellent. We will be back."

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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! (409 reviews)
"Everything about our stay was fantastic except for the check in process. We arrived at 1pm with our travel companions and it took quite some time for our room to be ready. It delayed not only us but our party as well from enjoying the park."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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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
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Rooom oddors coming from bathroom"

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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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,376 reviews)
"We did not have hot water our night there. In the morning it took 15 minutes to get hot water. Not ok with this."

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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! (1,986 reviews)
"Check-in took over 10 minutes per person. So 40 minutes of my day was wasted waiting to check-in instead of enjoying SD. When I finally got to my room the door was already open with the deadlock extended keeping it from shutting. I check the room and it was normal and staff had no explanation. Then ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Clean rooms and very spacious and updated. The rest of the facilities except the front lobby needs to be updated. We enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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! (1,679 reviews)
"Great hotel when visiting Legoland!"

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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! (1,867 reviews)
"Based on the rusty shower and holes in the bedding, I fully expected this hotel to have a bug infestation. You can hear the freeway as if the door wasn’t shut. If you have kids, this location is not ideal."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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.