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$52+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carlsbad, CA, CA

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WAS — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$52
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$393
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carlsbad
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carlsbad
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/228:44 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/2511:36 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:44 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 42mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/910:35 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$153
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2910:45 amBWI - LAX
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Wed 4/3010:35 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$176
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/81:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop14h 30mFrontier
Wed 5/146:15 amLAX - DCA
1 stop12h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$186
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/195:26 pmIAD - LAX
1 stop27h 17mFrontier
Thu 5/221:57 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$201
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:25 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mAlaska Airlines
Tue 7/86:15 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop10h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$212
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/37:45 amIAD - LAX
1 stop13h 03mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/78:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$213
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/68:59 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1210:37 amLAX - DCA
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:00 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/2410:40 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$220
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/138:59 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 58mAlaska Airlines
Sun 5/256:00 amLAX - DCA
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$227
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:30 amIAD - LAX
1 stop9h 26mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/108:00 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/16$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/77:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/2610:40 pmLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$247

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Carlsbad

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/22

8:44 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

11:36 am-7:39 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$137

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/7

8:44 pm-11:26 pm

Nonstop5h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

10:35 pm-9:56 am

1 stop8h 21m

$153

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

10:45 am-5:55 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

10:35 pm-9:59 am

1 stop8h 24m

$176

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/8

1:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop14h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

6:15 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 44m

$186

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

5:26 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop27h 17m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/22

1:57 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$201

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

7:25 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

6:15 pm-7:27 am

1 stop10h 12m

$212

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

7:45 am-5:48 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$213

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

6:00 am-8:48 am

Nonstop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

10:40 pm-6:29 am

Nonstop4h 49m

$220

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

8:59 am-11:57 am

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/12

10:37 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$220

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/13

8:59 am-11:57 am

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/25

6:00 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$227

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 30 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 WAS to C4D?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 April 17, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to C4D are scheduled on a Thursday (66 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (37 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 April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $52. Users have also found prices from $87 and $114 on Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad?

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad is $113. On average you can expect to pay $908. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $185.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad (average of $246). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$156Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$174Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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