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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $232

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Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$232 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Oct 9, priced at $232 found 8 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$242 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Oct 9, priced at $242 found 8 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 5
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$265 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 29 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $265 found 3 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 9
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$272 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 29 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Oct 9, priced at $272 found 8 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$282 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $282 found 3 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 12
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$283 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$283
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $283 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$287 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $287 found 3 hours ago
United
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 12
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$287 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$287
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $287 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 24
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$288 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$288
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 16 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jun 24, priced at $288 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 12
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$307 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $307 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$307 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Nov 23 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $307 found 2 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 12
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$307 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $307 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 16
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$356 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$356
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, May 29 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 16, priced at $356 found 3 days ago
United
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$468 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$468
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, May 27 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $468 found 8 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Mon, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 15
BUF
Buffalo Niagara Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$502 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$502
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jun 29 from Buffalo Niagara Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jul 15, priced at $502 found 3 days ago
Sun Country Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$583 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$583
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Sun Country Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $583 found 3 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 September, 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 $232, 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 $232 right now, why wait?

Carlsbad Flight Information
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SAN
Roundtrip price
$66

Last Minute Hotel Deals in 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! (313 reviews)
"The best part of our stay was the proximity to Legoland. Parking and signage felt confusing. I paid for $60 valet at the kiosk because Expedia didn’t send me an entrance code as a hotel guest. I was then charged another $55 for valet parking the same day. I wouldn’t have cared if the valet service ..."

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LEGOLAND California Hotel
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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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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)
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Reviewed on May 23, 2026

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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
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! (1,001 reviews)
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,750 reviews)
"The room was very clean. The only drawback I found was all the stairs to the beach. Lots of good restaurants nearby."

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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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 ...
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"Really good"

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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! (1,308 reviews)
"Good breakfast and close to the ocean"

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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
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! (1,002 reviews)
"This is the most relaxing place, and we have seen some around the world, that we have experienced. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure you are numero uno Well done Hilton Tapestry, Carlsbad"

Reviewed on May 21, 2026

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The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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