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Frontier Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$69 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$69
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $69 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Sep 10, priced at $78 found 10 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
DEN
Denver Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$80 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$80
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 13 from Denver Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $80 found 16 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Fri, Sep 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$81 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$81
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Sep 4, priced at $81 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Sun, Sep 6
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$83 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$83
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 23 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sun, Sep 6, priced at $83 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 6
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$84 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$84
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sun, Sep 6, priced at $84 found 2 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 6
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$127 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$127
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sun, Sep 6, priced at $127 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 6
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $137 found 1 day ago
United
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $137 found 1 hour ago
Delta
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 6
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $137 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $137 found 1 hour ago
American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$159 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $159 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 29
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$195 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 24 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 29, priced at $195 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$279 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Thu, Sep 3, priced at $279 found 1 hour ago
United
Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24
DEN
Denver Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$279 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Denver Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Oct 24, priced at $279 found 13 hours ago
American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 6
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$349 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$349
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Oct 6, priced at $349 found 1 day ago

Cheap Flights to Carlsbad

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Frequently Asked Questions About flights to Carlsbad

Don’t waste your time on endless searches for cheap airline tickets oneway or roundtrip. We’ll have you on your way to Carlsbad with a tiny bag of pretzels in your hand before you can say “tray tables in the upright position”—and for a ticket price that works for your vacay budget.

So all you have to worry about is where you’re headed after the SAN airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Carlsbad?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Carlsbad are in August, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Carlsbad?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 16 to choose from for your flight to Carlsbad.

What airport is best to fly into Carlsbad?

When you’re planning your trip to Carlsbad, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Carlsbad McClellan-Palomar Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Carlsbad must-do list.

How much are flights to Carlsbad?

Got very cheap flights on your vacation itinerary? When you book your airline tickets to Carlsbad on Hotwire, you may just get what’s on your getaway wish list. With tickets as low as $69, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

How to get cheap flights to Carlsbad?

The trick to saving a stack of cash on your flight to Carlsbad? Snatch up that Hotwire flight deal when you see a killer rate because it could be gone in a flash. And with flights as low as $69 right now, why wait?

Carlsbad Flight Information
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SAN
Roundtrip price
$51

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
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LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

2 out of 5
Legoland Drive Carlsbad CA
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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

4.5 out of 5
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Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG

2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

2 out of 5
6117 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad CA
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
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"My Stay Was A Pleasant One And Enjoyable One, And Thanks To The Staff For Their Professionalism Thank You Again.!!!"

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The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

3.5 out of 5
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Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
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"staff was very friendly"

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The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
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