$100+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Carlsbad, CA, CA
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
Jun 4 — Jun 111
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to CarlsbadExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Carlsbad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Carlsbad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 5/279:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Fri 5/2912:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/239:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop28h 39m
Frontier
Tue 5/2612:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/268:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Wed 5/2712:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/209:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Sun 5/2412:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/126:55 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Tue 5/2612:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$162
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Thu 5/2812:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/209:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Sat 5/2312:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/189:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop13h 18m
Frontier
Tue 5/2612:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/298:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/3011:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$166
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Thu 5/2812:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sat 5/308:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:45 am
LAX
- ORD
1 stop11h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sun 5/248:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Fri 5/293:28 pm
LAX
- ORD
1 stop14h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$169
Best flights from Chicago to CarlsbadDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/246:00 am
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 6/306:58 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3![United Airlines logo]()
$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/15:41 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Tue 6/95:15 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/274:45 pm
MDW
- LAX
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Thu 5/289:35 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/110:53 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 6/106:58 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29![United Airlines logo]()
$220
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/65:19 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Wed 6/1711:48 am
LAX
- ORD
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$249
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2611:35 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Tue 5/2611:30 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/19:30 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 7/710:35 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/305:50 pm
MDW
- LAX
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Fri 7/311:55 pm
LAX
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/167:00 am
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Fri 6/195:00 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/16:40 pm
MDW
- LAX
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Tue 7/79:10 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$328
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/161:44 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop8h 57m
Delta
Tue 5/199:45 pm
LAX
- ORD
1 stop8h 54m
Delta
Deal found 4/29![Delta logo]()
$397
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/306:00 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Sun 8/911:55 pm
LAX
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/167:00 am
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Thu 6/1812:50 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/306:45 am
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Sun 5/3110:40 am
LAX
- MDW
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/1![Southwest logo]()
$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/275:00 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 27m
Delta
Mon 6/295:15 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
Delta
Deal found 5/2![Delta logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:40 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop11h 00m
Southwest
Mon 6/11:20 pm
LAX
- ORD
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/32:30 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 35m
United Airlines
Thu 6/1110:35 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$408
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/38:55 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Sun 6/1411:55 pm
LAX
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4![Southwest logo]()
$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/134:45 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 33m
United Airlines
Sat 6/2012:50 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/34:00 pm
MDW
- LAX
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Sun 6/78:35 am
LAX
- MDW
2 stops7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/2![Southwest logo]()
$405
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/109:15 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Sun 6/1411:55 pm
LAX
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 4/30![Southwest logo]()
$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/199:35 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Mon 6/2211:55 pm
LAX
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/175:50 pm
MDW
- LAX
2 stops7h 10m
Southwest
Wed 6/244:10 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$421
Last-minute flights from Chicago to CarlsbadDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad. Data last updated May 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad. Data last updated May 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/126:55 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Tue 5/2612:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$162
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/189:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop13h 18m
Frontier
Tue 5/2612:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$165
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/209:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Sun 5/2412:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$161
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/209:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Sat 5/2312:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$164
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/239:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop28h 39m
Frontier
Tue 5/2612:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$159
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sun 5/248:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Fri 5/293:28 pm
LAX
- ORD
1 stop14h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$169
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/268:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Wed 5/2712:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$160
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Thu 5/2812:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 5/279:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Fri 5/2912:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$157
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/278:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Thu 5/2812:26 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/298:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/3011:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Sat 5/308:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:45 am
LAX
- ORD
1 stop11h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$168
One-way flights from Chicago to CarlsbadSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Carlsbad. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Carlsbad. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/28:55 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 5/3![Southwest logo]()
$100
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/168:18 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sat 5/239:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$101
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:00 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2![Frontier logo]()
$104
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/266:00 am
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4![United Airlines logo]()
$104
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/209:37 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1![Frontier logo]()
$105
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/303:07 pm
MDW
- LAX
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 7/310:16 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop9h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3![Frontier logo]()
$107
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/268:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4![Frontier logo]()
$108
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/236:30 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/4![Delta logo]()
$109
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/169:48 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop13h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30![Frontier logo]()
$110
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/156:00 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop12h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29![Frontier logo]()
$111
Find flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Carlsbad flight deals. Data was last updated May 5, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $157 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $100 (Southwest) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $264 |
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/24
6:00 am-8:27 am
Nonstop4h 27m
Los Angeles
Tue 6/30
6:58 pm-1:15 am
Nonstop4h 17m
$204
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/1
10:53 pm-1:30 am
Nonstop4h 37m
Los Angeles
Wed 6/10
6:58 pm-1:15 am
Nonstop4h 17m
$220
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 6/1
5:41 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop8h 09m
Los Angeles
Tue 6/9
5:15 pm-11:18 pm
Nonstop4h 03m
$239
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Wed 5/27
4:45 pm-8:35 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Los Angeles
Thu 5/28
9:35 pm-5:00 am
1 stop5h 25m
$240
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 6/6
5:19 pm-10:42 pm
1 stop7h 23m
Los Angeles
Wed 6/17
11:48 am-9:57 pm
1 stop8h 09m
$249
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Tue 5/26
11:35 am-4:35 pm
1 stop7h 00m
Los Angeles
Tue 5/26
11:30 pm-8:25 am
1 stop6h 55m
$285
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 7/1
9:30 pm-12:09 am
Nonstop4h 39m
Los Angeles
Tue 7/7
10:35 pm-4:51 am
Nonstop4h 16m
$308
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/16
7:00 am-9:33 am
Nonstop4h 33m
Los Angeles
Fri 6/19
5:00 pm-11:16 pm
Nonstop4h 16m
$308
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Tue 6/30
5:50 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops7h 10m
Los Angeles
Fri 7/3
11:55 pm-5:55 am
Nonstop4h 00m
$322
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Wed 7/1
6:40 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop6h 20m
Los Angeles
Tue 7/7
9:10 pm-5:25 am
1 stop6h 15m
$328
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad
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CHI-C4D
MDW-LAX
ORD-LAX
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to C4D?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Carlsbad. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Carlsbad in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Carlsbad?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on May 2, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Carlsbad flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Carlsbad
Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Carlsbad. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to C4D are scheduled on a Monday (125 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Carlsbad?
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 May 5, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to Carlsbad. 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
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
Entertainment
7.5
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreDominic,Mar 2026
MCO - SMF
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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Carlsbad
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Carlsbad. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 5, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$84 | Average$252 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$84 | Average$177 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$128 | Average$358 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$139 | Average$456 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$363 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$410 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$167 | Average$333 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$177 | Average$449 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |