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Carlsbad Flights as Low as $188

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Spirit Airlines
Wed, May 21 - Wed, May 28
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$188 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 21 from Kansas City Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 28, priced at $188 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Apr 29 - Sat, May 3
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$188 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 29 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 3, priced at $188 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Apr 26 - Sat, May 3
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$190 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 26 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 3, priced at $190 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, May 13 - Sat, May 17
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$191 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 13 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 17, priced at $191 found 2 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Apr 29 - Mon, May 5
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$198 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$198
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 29 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, May 5, priced at $198 found 3 days ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, May 2 - Mon, May 5
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$215 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 2 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, May 5, priced at $215 found 5 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue, May 6 - Sat, May 10
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$237 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 6 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 10, priced at $237 found 5 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 17, priced at $241 found 2 days ago
Delta
Tue, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 22
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$249 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jul 15 from Kansas City Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Jul 22, priced at $249 found 17 hours ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$261 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $261 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$261 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, May 17, priced at $261 found 2 days ago
JetBlue Airways
Tue, May 6 - Sun, May 11
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$267 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, May 6 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl., returning Sun, May 11, priced at $267 found 5 days ago
United
Thu, May 8 - Tue, May 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$280 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 13, priced at $280 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Thu, May 8 - Tue, May 13
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$299 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$299
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 8 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, May 13, priced at $299 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Fri, Jul 18 - Thu, Jul 24
MCI
Kansas City Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$359 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 18 from Kansas City Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Thu, Jul 24, priced at $359 found 17 hours ago
Delta
Fri, Apr 18 - Mon, May 5
TYS
McGhee Tyson
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$392 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$392
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Apr 18 from McGhee Tyson to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, May 5, priced at $392 found 19 hours ago

Cheap Flights to Carlsbad

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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 May, 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 $188, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

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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 $188 right now, why wait?

Carlsbad Flight Information
Destination airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SAN
Roundtrip price
$42

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Carlsbad

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
2.5 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
The price is $102 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$102
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,479 reviews)
"Great place we would stay again! Friendly staff!"

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd, Carlsbad, CA
The price is $288 per night from Apr 16 to Apr 17
$288
includes taxes & fees
Apr 16 - Apr 17
Stay at this 4-star beach condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,359 reviews)
"This is an excellent inn. It’s right across the beach and some nice restaurants at walkable distance. A very good place to relax and have fun. The pool was nice and warm. Service was good. We would definitely return again."

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2025

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is $149 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$149
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the pool ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,483 reviews)
"Great place"

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2025

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
2.5 out of 5
751 Raintree Drive, Carlsbad, CA
The price is $118 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$118
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very accommodating, friendly staff, good avian . Super clean."

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Carlsbad Beach by IHG
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
3.5 out of 5
5805 Armada Dr Building B, Carlsbad, CA
The price is $197 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$197
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (915 reviews)
"Our stay here was great. Located right behind the flower fields was convenient as my mom was very tired after our visit to the flower fields. The lobby is shared with another resort so just make sure you are checking to the correct resort located on the left. They have a little shop on the right ..."

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

The Cassara Carlsbad, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr, Carlsbad, CA
The price is $109 per night from Apr 15 to Apr 16
$109
includes taxes & fees
Apr 15 - Apr 16
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and the room was spacious and clean."

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2025

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
3 out of 5
1901 WRIGHT PLACE, Carlsbad, CA
The price is $175 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$175
includes taxes & fees
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The area felt safe and accessible"

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA
The price is $343 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$343
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Wonderful !"

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.