$120+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LAX
Jul 22 — Jul 291
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 June 22, 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 June 22, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/299:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Wed 8/511:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$203
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sat 7/189:57 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Sun 7/1911:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/259:20 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Tue 9/111:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/289:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Wed 8/1211:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$206
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/19:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Sat 8/811:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 8/87:05 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 09m
Frontier
Sat 8/811:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$208
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 9/29:20 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Sun 9/611:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/259:20 am
ORD
- LAX
2 stops16h 51m
Frontier
Wed 8/2611:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/159:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Sat 8/229:09 pm
LAX
- ORD
1 stop14h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$211
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 7/219:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Tue 7/2811:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/259:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Sat 8/16:30 am
LAX
- ORD
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 8/811:06 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop8h 08m
Frontier
Tue 8/1811:34 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop9h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21![Frontier logo]()
$240
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 June 22, 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 June 22, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/16:00 am
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 27m
United Airlines
Sat 7/410:35 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/20![United Airlines logo]()
$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/298:45 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 9/99:45 am
LAX
- MDW
1 stop5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19![Southwest logo]()
$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/216:30 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Fri 7/2412:30 am
LAX
- ORD
1 stop6h 05m
Delta
Deal found 6/17![Delta logo]()
$315
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/306:00 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop8h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/86:27 pm
LAX
- ORD
1 stop8h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/285:30 am
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Tue 8/411:55 pm
LAX
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16![Southwest logo]()
$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 6/308:36 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop6h 58m
Delta
Fri 7/35:15 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
Delta
Deal found 6/21![Delta logo]()
$327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 7/308:48 am
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 8/45:00 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/16![United Airlines logo]()
$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/118:45 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/156:30 am
LAX
- MDW
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/16![Southwest logo]()
$326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/17:29 am
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 31m
Delta
Sat 8/811:35 am
LAX
- ORD
1 stop7h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/148:20 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop14h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/1712:47 pm
LAX
- ORD
1 stop9h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/19![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/255:50 pm
MDW
- LAX
1 stop5h 35m
Southwest
Sat 8/18:30 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/20![Southwest logo]()
$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 7/16:55 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop10h 31m
Delta
Sat 7/410:24 pm
LAX
- ORD
1 stop7h 41m
Delta
Deal found 6/17![Delta logo]()
$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/151:15 pm
MDW
- LAX
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/1511:15 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17![Southwest logo]()
$336
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 9/157:13 pm
MDW
- LAX
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Mon 9/2111:59 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop6h 49m
Delta
Deal found 6/21![Delta logo]()
$353
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 7/235:10 am
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 15m
Southwest
Sat 8/12:25 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/17![Southwest logo]()
$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Thu 9/172:55 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 25m
Delta
Fri 9/187:40 am
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 04m
Delta
Deal found 6/19![Delta logo]()
$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/187:50 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Sat 7/188:30 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/18![Southwest logo]()
$345
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Mon 8/315:55 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Wed 9/28:25 am
LAX
- MDW
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/20![Southwest logo]()
$348
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 6/277:35 am
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 26m
Delta
Wed 7/111:59 am
LAX
- ORD
1 stop9h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/21![Delta logo]()
$386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Thu 7/235:18 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop7h 28m
Delta
Sat 8/15:15 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 03m
Delta
Deal found 6/21![Delta logo]()
$394
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 9/115:55 pm
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Sun 9/1311:55 pm
LAX
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/20![Southwest logo]()
$371
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/710:10 am
MDW
- LAX
Nonstop4h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/1011:55 pm
LAX
- MDW
Nonstop4h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 6/18![Southwest logo]()
$371
Last-minute flights from Chicago to CarlsbadDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad. Data last updated June 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad. Data last updated June 22, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/39:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 36m
Frontier
Sat 7/2511:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/49:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 36m
Frontier
Wed 7/811:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/159:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Tue 7/2111:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/16![Frontier logo]()
$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sat 7/189:57 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Sun 7/1911:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/189:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Sat 7/2511:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/217:05 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop11h 49m
Frontier
Tue 7/2111:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21![Frontier logo]()
$208
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Tue 7/219:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Tue 7/2811:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/259:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Sat 8/16:30 am
LAX
- ORD
1 stop12h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 7/256:05 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop12h 49m
Frontier
Sat 8/111:34 pm
LAX
- MDW
1 stop9h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21![Frontier logo]()
$273
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/289:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Wed 8/1211:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$206
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/299:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Wed 8/511:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/299:13 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Tue 8/411:59 pm
LAX
- ORD
Nonstop4h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$210
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 June 22, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Carlsbad. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 22, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 9/16:00 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop10h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$120
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Mon 8/109:57 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/47:15 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop14h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/179:57 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$123
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 9/127:25 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop12h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/18![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 7/207:15 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop28h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 6/17![Frontier logo]()
$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/59:57 pm
ORD
- LAX
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21![Frontier logo]()
$125
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Fri 8/711:06 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop7h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21![Frontier logo]()
$126
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/216:05 am
MDW
- LAX
1 stop12h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21![Frontier logo]()
$127
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 7/187:15 am
ORD
- LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20![Frontier logo]()
$127
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/215:46 pm
ORD
- LAX
2 stops28h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19![Frontier logo]()
$128
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Thu 8/209:20 pm
ORD
- LAX
Nonstop4h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 6/21![Frontier logo]()
$129
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 June 22, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $203 (Super.com) |
One-way from | $120 (Frontier) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $397 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 7/1
6:00 am-8:27 am
Nonstop4h 27m
Los Angeles
Sat 7/4
10:35 pm-4:51 am
Nonstop4h 16m
$295
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Sat 8/29
8:45 pm-11:05 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
Los Angeles
Wed 9/9
9:45 am-5:05 pm
1 stop5h 20m
$305
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 7/21
6:30 am-11:10 am
1 stop6h 40m
Los Angeles
Fri 7/24
12:30 am-8:35 am
1 stop6h 05m
$315
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Tue 7/28
5:30 am-7:45 am
Nonstop4h 15m
Los Angeles
Tue 8/4
11:55 pm-5:55 am
Nonstop4h 00m
$316
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Tue 8/11
8:45 pm-11:05 pm
Nonstop4h 20m
Los Angeles
Sat 8/15
6:30 am-3:55 pm
1 stop7h 25m
$326
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/30
8:36 am-1:34 pm
1 stop6h 58m
Los Angeles
Fri 7/3
5:15 pm-11:18 pm
Nonstop4h 03m
$327
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 8/1
7:29 am-10:00 am
Nonstop4h 31m
Los Angeles
Sat 8/8
11:35 am-9:30 pm
1 stop7h 55m
$327
ChicagoLos Angeles
ORD - LAX
ORDLAX
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 7/30
8:48 am-11:26 am
Nonstop4h 38m
Los Angeles
Tue 8/4
5:00 pm-11:16 pm
Nonstop4h 16m
$333
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Sat 7/25
5:50 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop5h 35m
Los Angeles
Sat 8/1
8:30 pm-5:00 am
1 stop6h 30m
$336
ChicagoLos Angeles
MDW - LAX
MDWLAX
Chicago Midway
Sat 8/15
1:15 pm-6:35 pm
1 stop7h 20m
Los Angeles
Sat 8/15
11:15 pm-8:45 am
1 stop7h 30m
$336
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad
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ORD-LAX
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CHI-C4D
ORD-LAX
MDW-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 June 22, 2026.
It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Carlsbad in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.
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 June 22, 2026.
The most flights from CHI to C4D are scheduled on a Friday (131 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (95 on average).
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Carlsbad?
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 June 13, 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.
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 June 22, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentWalter,May 2026
LAS - BUR
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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Carlsbad
Discover the top 8 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 June 22, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$87 | Average$264 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$138 | Average$237 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$139 | Average$471 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$156 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$157 | Average$419 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$177 | Average$446 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$183 | Average$346 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$199 | Average$321 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |