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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $73

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Frontier Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 9
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$73 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$73
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 4 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $73 found 14 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Jun 20 - Tue, Jun 30
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$74 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$74
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 20 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 30, priced at $74 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Mon, Jun 1
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$75 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$75
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 30 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Jun 1, priced at $75 found 8 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 30
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$76 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$76
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 23 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 30, priced at $76 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$79 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$79
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 30 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $79 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$89 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$89
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 30 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $89 found 2 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$112 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$112
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $112 found 20 hours ago
United
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$120 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 30 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $120 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 16
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jun 16, priced at $157 found 1 day ago
United
Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 14
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$183 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Jul 9 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jul 14, priced at $183 found 3 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$222 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$222
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $222 found 20 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 6
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$222 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$222
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 2 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Jun 6, priced at $222 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Fri, May 29
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$242 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 16 from San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Fri, May 29, priced at $242 found 20 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Jan 2 - Sat, Jan 16
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$270 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Jan 2 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Jan 16, priced at $270 found 1 hour ago
United
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
DEN
Denver Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$275 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Denver Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $275 found 20 hours ago
Sun Country Airlines
Thu, Jun 11 - Thu, Jun 18
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$668 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$668
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Sun Country Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jun 11 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Jun 18, priced at $668 found 5 days 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 June, 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 $73, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

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Carlsbad Flight Information
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SAN
Roundtrip price
$74

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! (1,001 reviews)
Beatiful resort, parking fee is $45 for self parking. We rented suite, great size and view but would have been nice to have a mini fridge in luving room area. Great staycation.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,615 reviews)
We would stay here again!!! That says a lot!! The rooms are older but nice. We stayed towards the middle so we didn't hear the freeway. The breakfast is fresh and delicious every morning , Great even for the picky eaters there is something for everyone. The staff is very polite. We were to close ...

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (256 reviews)
Food was really bad, I got food poisoning- quality of food is very poor- do not eat there. They gave us a room next to the gym and it sounded like they were throwing weights on the floor, so couldn't sleep.

Reviewed on Apr 25, 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! (1,002 reviews)
The restaurant is beautiful. I thought the pool, hot tub, and room were dated for the amount of money I paid.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,790 reviews)
The room was far from clean. There was pet hair on the sink counter and in the corners of the room. We saw our the first roach within an hour of getting to the room.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
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)
The rooms were clean, the beds were comfy. Check-in was easy and helpful.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

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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! (1,718 reviews)
The best thing about this place was the location. You can’t beat it. We were able to walk to everything, including the beach, restaurants, shopping centers. However, this property is very outdated. The bathroom was seriously outdated, the electrical outlets need updating, and they never cleaned our ...

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
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! (1,892 reviews)
Rooms were not labeled, had to ask when they finically came they just labeled with blue tape , mini fridge inside room did not work no hand soap for restroom was available either and room door did not complete close from bottom so the draft was incredibly loud

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

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Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
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