Carlsbad

$102+ Cheap flights to Carlsbad, CA

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Flights to Carlsbad in 2026

Find the latest flights to Carlsbad in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 14, 2026.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$312

Round-trip from

$169

One-way from

$102
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
From New York to Los Angeles
One-way flight from New York to Carlsbad

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Carlsbad. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 14, 2026.

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Tue 1/276:00 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Thu 1/2912:46 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop9h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$169
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Wed 1/289:00 am
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 33m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/41:38 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop14h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12$170
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/276:10 am
JFK
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LAX
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Wed 2/41:48 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop7h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$170
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:29 am
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop9h 26m
Frontier
Sat 2/1410:45 pm
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop14h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$170
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Tue 3/3110:18 pm
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop12h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/108:16 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/12$171
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Wed 1/286:10 am
JFK
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LAX
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Wed 2/41:48 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop7h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 1/11$171
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Thu 2/512:59 pm
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop12h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/79:17 am
LAX
-
LGA
2 stops11h 32m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/13$171
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Wed 2/114:15 pm
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/158:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12$172
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/266:10 am
JFK
-
LAX
1 stop9h 40m
Frontier
Wed 2/1110:22 pm
LAX
-
JFK
1 stop10h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 1/12$172
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/316:00 am
LGA
-
LAX
1 stop19h 56m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/612:33 am
LAX
-
LGA
1 stop10h 27m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12$172
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/104:15 pm
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/148:20 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/12$173
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Sun 2/18:01 am
JFK
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 24m
JetBlue
Tue 2/1011:40 pm
LAX
-
JFK
Nonstop5h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/11$173

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Carlsbad that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on January 14, 2026.
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NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 2/3

7:29 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

8:02 am-4:22 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$187

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/10

8:29 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-2:13 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$198

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/31

3:25 pm-6:53 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

9:35 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$207

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sun 2/8

7:29 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

8:02 am-4:22 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$207

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

1:30 pm-4:58 pm

Nonstop6h 28m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

2:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$207

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

6:30 am-9:46 am

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/22

7:40 am-3:59 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$208

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/5

8:29 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-2:37 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$208

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 2/25

8:30 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop6h 36m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-2:22 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$218

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 2/19

2:00 pm-5:36 pm

Nonstop6h 36m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

3:41 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$223

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/17

5:30 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop6h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/25

7:40 am-3:59 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$225

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Best time to book a flight to Carlsbad

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Carlsbad

When is the best time to book a flight to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on January 9, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Carlsbad, you should look to book at least 66 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Carlsbad?

On average, a flight from New York to Carlsbad takes 8 hours 41 minutes. Flights to Carlsbad from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Carlsbad should consider flying on Thursday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Carlsbad

The most flights from New York to Carlsbad are scheduled on a Monday (180 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (89 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Carlsbad?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Carlsbad are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in Carlsbad by month

Plan your trip to Carlsbad by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carlsbad ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Carlsbad when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Carlsbad by month

Plan your trip to Carlsbad by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carlsbad, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Carlsbad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carlsbad. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Carlsbad. Reviews last updated January 14, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue to the United States. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

FAQs about flying to Carlsbad

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Carlsbad if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Carlsbad on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Carlsbad?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Carlsbad.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Carlsbad?

    A round-trip flight to Carlsbad will typically cost around $1,241, however they can be found for as little as $48.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Carlsbad depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Carlsbad, Santa Barbara offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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