In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carlsbad, New Mexico ranges from 0.4 - 2.3 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Carlsbad, New Mexico when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carlsbad, New Mexico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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

Carlsbad Cavern City (CNM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Carlsbad. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cavern City from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Carlsbad airport from Salinas. It is only a 6.1 mi journey from Cavern City (CNM) to Carlsbad’s city center.

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Tue 9/9

6:00 am-6:12 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Carlsbad Cavern City

Sat 9/13

5:00 pm-12:30 pm

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$1,640

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SFO - CNM

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6:00 am-12:42 pm

2 stops29h 42m

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Carlsbad from Salinas?
Carlsbad Cavern City (CNM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Salinas to Carlsbad. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cavern City from Salinas; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Carlsbad airport from Salinas. It is only a 6.1 mi journey from Cavern City (CNM) to Carlsbad’s city center.
Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Carlsbad that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to Carlsbad flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Carlsbad?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salinas to Carlsbad.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Salinas to Carlsbad?
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