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$1,078+ Cheap flights from California to Carlsbad, NM (CNM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CNM
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 2/167:40 am
SJC
-
CNM
2 stops12h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/2010:30 am
CNM
-
SJC
2 stops13h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,078
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:10 pm
SJC
-
CNM
3 stops17h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/223:54 pm
CNM
-
SJC
2 stops8h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$1,530

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San JoseCarlsbad

SJC - CNM

SJCCNM

San Jose

Mon 2/16

7:40 am-9:12 pm

2 stops12h 32m

Carlsbad Cavern City

Fri 2/20

10:30 am-10:56 pm

2 stops13h 26m

$1,078

San JoseCarlsbad

SJC - CNM

SJCCNM

San Jose

Wed 2/18

6:10 pm-12:42 pm

3 stops17h 32m

Carlsbad Cavern City

Sun 2/22

3:54 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops8h 02m

$1,530

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Carlsbad from California?

    For a flight from California to Carlsbad, you will be flying into Cavern City. Carlsbad Cavern City (CNM) is just 6.1 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Carlsbad, New Mexico?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Carlsbad, New Mexico consider San Francisco - Carlsbad Cavern City, Arcata Eureka - Carlsbad Cavern City or Ontario - Carlsbad Cavern City as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Carlsbad that include hotel bookings?

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