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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $144

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Frontier Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$144 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $144 found 4 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$154 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $154 found 4 hours ago
United
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 17
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$157 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Mar 17 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $157 found 13 hours ago
United
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$158 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 2 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 6, priced at $158 found 22 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 18
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$162 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$162
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 17 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Mar 18, priced at $162 found 17 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Sat, Mar 14
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$164 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 11 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Mar 14, priced at $164 found 10 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$169 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 2 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 6, priced at $169 found 22 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$173 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 15 from O'Hare Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Aug 22, priced at $173 found 5 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$190 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 5, priced at $190 found 11 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 17
CID
Eastern Iowa
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$230 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Apr 3 from Eastern Iowa to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Apr 17, priced at $230 found 2 days ago
Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, Apr 23
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$237 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Apr 20 from O'Hare Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $237 found 1 hour ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$275 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $275 found 4 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$307 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 12 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to McClellan-Palomar, returning Mon, Mar 16, priced at $307 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$334 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$334
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to McClellan-Palomar, returning Wed, Jul 22, priced at $334 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
CID
Eastern Iowa
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$371 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$371
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from Eastern Iowa to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Mar 17, priced at $371 found 4 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Fri, Mar 20
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$474 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$474
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, Mar 19 from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Mar 20, priced at $474 found 1 day ago

Cheap Flights to Carlsbad

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Frequently Asked Questions About 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 April, 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 $144, 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 $144 right now, why wait?

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

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
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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
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

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4.5 out of 5
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LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

2 out of 5
Legoland Drive Carlsbad CA
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8.6/10 Excellent! (144 reviews)
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Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
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Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach

4 out of 5
6450 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2 out of 5
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7/10 Good! (1,892 reviews)
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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
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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! (1,000 reviews)
Yes updated junior suite was beautiful, recently renovated...gorgeous view of courtyard

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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