Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad (LAX - SAN)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$308	United 2 stops 19 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is currently $308
Cheapest one-way flight	$144	United 2 stops 13 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is currently $144
Last-minute weekend getaway	$590	United 1 stop 10 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is currently $590
Cheapest business class flights	$741	American 2 stops 14 hr Sat, May 30 — Fri, Jun 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is currently $741

Fastest flight	3 hr 10 min	The fastest flight with stops from Los Angeles to Carlsbad takes 3 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $235–440
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $320–465

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Carlsbad

United

from $322

Typical price: $425–620

523 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CLD Every day
American

from $373

Typical price: $265–510

280 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CLD Every day
JSX

from $1,036

Typical price: $980–1,500

15 weekly connecting flights

LAX - CLD Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Carlsbad

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 33 min 30 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 1 hr 2 min 48 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 1 hr 29 min 81 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 48 min 46 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Carlsbad

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $235 to $440.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad recently found on Google Flights was with United from $308. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $144.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is $322, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is $373, flying from May 25 to May 31.
The cheapest JSX flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is $1,036, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad starts at $308 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $144 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Carlsbad.

Summer (Jun–Aug), when days are warm and dry, is peak beach season and a common time to visit. The winter months (Dec–Feb) are mild, with a slightly higher chance of rain. The Flower Fields attraction is open in spring (Mar–May). Musicians from a broad range of genres perform at the multi-day Carlsbad Music Festival (Aug).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Carlsbad.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Carlsbad.

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 523 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Carlsbad are:

American offers 280 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) .
JSX offers 15 connecting flights per week. JSX flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Carlsbad.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad recently found on Google Flights was with United from $308. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $144.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is $322, flying from May 30 to Jun 6.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is $373, flying from May 25 to May 31.
The cheapest JSX flight from Los Angeles to Carlsbad is $1,036, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 17.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Carlsbad.

There are 523 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 280 American connecting flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 JSX connecting flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Carlsbad at price $590 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Los Angeles to Carlsbad.

There are 523 United connecting flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 280 American connecting flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 JSX connecting flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Carlsbad, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Carlsbad start at $741 from Sat, May 30 to Fri, Jun 5 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Carlsbad start at $308 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Carlsbad, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Carlsbad starts at $590 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Carlsbad at price $590 is offered by United from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Carlsbad, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.