Carlsbad

$34+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Carlsbad, CA, CA

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SFO — LAX
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from San Francisco to Carlsbad are usually found in September or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Carlsbad

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$45
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$34
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$178
From San Francisco to Carlsbad
One-way flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/178:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Thu 12/198:21 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$78
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:04 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/317:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$120
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:55 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 40mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/106:00 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/189:20 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 36mDelta
Thu 1/239:50 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/17$174
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:00 amSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/2610:05 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$196
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:20 pmSFO - LAX
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/247:45 amLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$209

Find flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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Wed 1/15

7:00 pm-8:30 pm

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Wed 1/22

8:28 am-10:04 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$45

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Tue 2/11

7:00 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

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Fri 2/14

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$98

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SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

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Mon 2/3

8:55 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/7

1:29 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$105

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SFO - LAX

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San Francisco

Tue 1/14

6:50 pm-8:17 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

7:55 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$117

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sun 2/16

6:45 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

8:55 am-7:10 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$142

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Fri 2/14

6:00 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

10:35 pm-12:09 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$197

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

8:04 am-9:34 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$34

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

3:40 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

$53

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

5:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$59

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$78

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad is 84 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 San Francisco to Carlsbad?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad (average of $240). Flying from San Francisco to Carlsbad in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 SFO to C4D?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Carlsbad

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to C4D are scheduled on a Tuesday (150 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to Carlsbad have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad. You should not have trouble finding flights to Carlsbad from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 49 outbound flights to Carlsbad per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 10 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Carlsbad. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Carlsbad flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $34 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $53 and Alaska Airlines from $59 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad consider choosing Horizon Air (100%), EL AL (96%) or LATAM Airlines (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad? While on average our users pay $915, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $38. The most popular route (San Francisco - Los Angeles), is priced around $38.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Carlsbad?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Carlsbad?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Carlsbad (average of $240). Flying from San Francisco to Carlsbad in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 San Francisco to Carlsbad

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$28Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$38Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$45Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$55Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$57Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$95Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$97Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$104Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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