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$39+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Carlsbad, CA

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CHI — LAX
nov. 23 — nov. 301
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The best prices from Chicago to Carlsbad are usually found in September or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Carlsbad (C4D). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated noviembre 18, 2024.

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$99
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One-way from

$39
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High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 23% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to Carlsbad
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Carlsbad

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Carlsbad
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/147:15 amMDW - LAX
1 stop10h 42mFrontier
mar. 12/174:41 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop5h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$154
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jue. 12/198:34 pmORD - LAX
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
dom. 1/194:16 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/17$154
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lun. 12/98:25 pmORD - LAX
1 stop12h 58mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/1411:20 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$156
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vie. 12/133:21 pmORD - LAX
1 stop7h 09mSpirit Airlines
lun. 12/1611:20 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$159
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mar. 12/108:15 amMDW - LAX
2 stops15h 22mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/149:30 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop12h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/17$177
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mié. 12/115:00 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 35mSouthwest
sáb. 1/116:00 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 11/16$220
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lun. 12/97:14 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop6h 41mDelta
lun. 12/1611:59 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Deal found 11/18$279
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lun. 12/97:10 pmORD - LAX
1 stop6h 49mDelta
lun. 12/1610:50 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/18$279

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MDW - LAX

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Chicago Midway

vie. 2/7

6:40 am-5:02 pm

1 stop12h 22m

Los Angeles

sáb. 2/15

9:13 pm-12:17 am

1 stop25h 04m

$154

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/19

8:34 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop25h 57m

Los Angeles

lun. 12/30

8:09 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 11m

$154

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/9

8:25 pm-7:23 am

1 stop12h 58m

Los Angeles

sáb. 12/14

11:20 am-5:28 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$156

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 12/13

3:21 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Los Angeles

lun. 12/16

11:20 am-5:28 pm

Nonstop4h 08m

$159

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

sáb. 1/11

2:30 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

Los Angeles

mar. 1/14

11:20 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$170

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

mar. 12/10

8:15 am-9:37 pm

2 stops15h 22m

Los Angeles

sáb. 12/14

9:30 pm-11:48 am

1 stop12h 18m

$177

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 2/11

7:18 am-9:54 am

Nonstop4h 36m

Los Angeles

jue. 2/13

7:45 am-1:46 pm

Nonstop4h 01m

$203

ChicagoLos Angeles

MDW - LAX

MDWLAX

Chicago Midway

mié. 1/15

10:57 am-5:22 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Los Angeles

mié. 1/15

11:20 pm-9:39 am

1 stop8h 19m

$256

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 12/10

6:20 am-11:11 am

1 stop6h 51m

Los Angeles

mar. 12/10

9:59 pm-7:46 am

1 stop7h 47m

$256

ChicagoLos Angeles

ORD - LAX

ORDLAX

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 1/18

3:35 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop4h 44m

Los Angeles

vie. 1/31

12:51 am-10:14 am

1 stop7h 23m

$283

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Carlsbad

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Carlsbad including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Carlsbad is 86 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad (average of $240). Flying from Chicago to Carlsbad in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to C4D?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Carlsbad. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 18, 2024.

When flying from Chicago to Carlsbad, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Carlsbad flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Carlsbad

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Carlsbad. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated noviembre 18, 2024.

The most flights from CHI to C4D are scheduled on a Friday (106 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (57 on average).

Rainfall in Carlsbad by month

Plan your trip to Carlsbad by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carlsbad ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Carlsbad when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Carlsbad by month

Plan your trip to Carlsbad by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carlsbad, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Carlsbad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carlsbad. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Carlsbad. Reviews last updated noviembre 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and Southwest from Chicago to Carlsbad have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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5,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.1
Very good
5,022 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

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1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very good
9,451 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

8.0
Very good
8,766 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.4
Good
9,168 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

7.3
Good
2,808 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,022 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My first time, surprisingly good! It was a good ride overall. Coming from Singapore, this budget flight is better than the budget airline for our national carrier Singapore Airlines.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Carlsbad one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $39. Frontier flights start at $53 while deals on Southwest start at $85 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Carlsbad?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to Carlsbad on time: Japan Airlines (93%), Austrian Airlines (91%), Brussels Airlines (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Carlsbad?

    On average you can expect to pay $923 for a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad. The cheapest flight overall is $79 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $110.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Carlsbad flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Carlsbad?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Carlsbad.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Carlsbad?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Carlsbad by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Carlsbad (average of $240). Flying from Chicago to Carlsbad in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Carlsbad

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$54Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$105Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$201Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$249Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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