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Major airports near Carlsbad, California

The nearest major airport is McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD / KCRQ). This airport has domestic flights and is 7 miles from the center of Carlsbad, CA.

Another major airport is San Diego International Airport (SAN / KSAN), which has international and domestic flights from San Diego, California and is 35 miles from Carlsbad, CA.

John Wayne Airport (SNA / KSNA) has international and domestic flights from Santa Ana, California and is 53 miles from Carlsbad, CA.

Tijuana International Airport (TIJ / MMTJ) has international and domestic flights from Tijuana, Mexico and is 54 miles from Carlsbad, CA.

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Closest airports to Carlsbad

The nearest airport to Carlsbad is Carlsbad (CLD). However, there are better options for getting to Carlsbad. North County Transit operates a train from San Diego - Old Town to Carlsbad Village Station hourly. Tickets cost $3 - $9 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, North County Transit operates a bus from El Camino Real & Palomar Airport Rd to El Camino Real & Chestnut Av hourly. Tickets cost $2 - $8 and the journey takes 16 min.

Tijuana (TIJ)

1. Cross Border Express Bus Station
2. Escondido Transit Center
3. Carlsbad

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What is the nearest airport to Carlsbad?

The nearest airport to Carlsbad is Carlsbad (CLD) Airport which is 7.5 km away. Other nearby airports include San Diego (SAN) (49.5 km), Santa Ana (SNA) (74.9 km), Tijuana (TIJ) (76.5 km) and Los Angeles (LAX) (131.3 km).

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How long does it take to get to Carlsbad from the Airport?

It takes 1h 47m to get from Carlsbad to San Diego (SAN) Airport.

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How do I get to Carlsbad?

We recommend flying to San Diego (SAN) Airport, which is 49.5 km away from Carlsbad. The train from San Diego (SAN) to Carlsbad takes 1h 47m.

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Where can I stay near Carlsbad?

There are 407+ hotels available in Carlsbad. Prices start at $150 AUD per night.

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