Carlsbad

$80+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carlsbad, CA, CA

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WAS — LAX
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad are usually found in September or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$146
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$403
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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. 7% potential increase in price ($30 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 March 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 March 14, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 5/38:10 pmBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/1011:36 amLAX - BWI
Nonstop5h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$146
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:10 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/2210:35 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop10h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$158
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/99:15 amBWI - LAX
1 stop13h 03mFrontier
Wed 5/710:35 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/12$161
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 6/127:30 amIAD - LAX
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Wed 6/187:45 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop7h 45mFrontier
Deal found 3/12$207
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Sat 4/266:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/312:58 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$208
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 5/177:25 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1910:35 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 5/226:00 pmDCA - LAX
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Sat 6/146:15 amLAX - DCA
1 stop7h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$210
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Sat 4/197:31 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/223:08 pmLAX - IAD
1 stop13h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/13$222
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Thu 4/37:31 amIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 54mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/99:25 amLAX - IAD
Nonstop4h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$224
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/28:59 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines
Fri 4/41:03 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 56mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/12$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/912:40 pmIAD - LAX
Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/129:30 pmLAX - IAD
Nonstop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$227
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Sat 4/268:16 amDCA - LAX
Nonstop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/312:56 pmLAX - DCA
Nonstop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$229

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 14, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

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Carlsbad

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/3

8:10 pm-11:04 pm

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/10

11:36 am-7:39 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$146

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/26

4:22 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop29h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

5:45 am-1:38 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$158

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/7

4:05 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

10:35 pm-9:58 am

1 stop8h 23m

$160

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/12

7:30 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/18

7:45 pm-6:30 am

1 stop7h 45m

$207

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/3

8:59 am-11:57 am

Nonstop5h 58m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

6:15 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$209

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

7:25 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

10:35 pm-10:27 am

1 stop8h 52m

$209

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

DCA - LAX

DCALAX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

1:03 pm-12:25 am

1 stop14h 22m

Los Angeles

Mon 4/21

6:30 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$210

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/19

7:31 am-10:25 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

3:08 pm-7:43 am

1 stop13h 35m

$222

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/3

7:31 am-10:25 am

Nonstop5h 54m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

9:25 am-5:22 pm

Nonstop4h 57m

$224

Washington, D.C.Los Angeles

IAD - LAX

IADLAX

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/9

12:40 pm-3:28 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/12

9:30 pm-5:31 am

Nonstop5h 01m

$227

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad

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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 March 7, 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 March 14, 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 Wednesday 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 March 14, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to C4D are scheduled on a Thursday (51 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 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 March 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $82 and $114 on Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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    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 Washington, D.C. to Carlsbad on time: Air China (87%), Ethiopian Air (83%), Air New Zealand (78%).

  • 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 $1,552. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Los Angeles), can usually be booked for $180.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 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 March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$74Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$84Average$241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$163Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$174Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$188Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$238Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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