Cheap flights from ORD to CLD (O'Hare Intl. to McClellan-Palomar)

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Cheap Flights from ORD to CLD starting at $113 One Way, $233 Round Trip

Prices starting at $233 for return flights and $113 for one-way flights to McClellan-Palomar were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
ORD
Chicago
CLD
Carlsbad
$233 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$233
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 14 from Chicago to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $233 found 1 hour ago
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
ORD
Chicago
CLD
Carlsbad
$236 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$236
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 27 from Chicago to Carlsbad, returning Sat, May 30, priced at $236 found 3 days ago
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
ORD
Chicago
CLD
Carlsbad
$242 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from Chicago to Carlsbad, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $242 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jul 14 - Tue, Jul 28
ORD
Chicago
CLD
Carlsbad
$268 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$268
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 14 from Chicago to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $268 found 1 hour ago
Wed, May 27 - Fri, May 29
ORD
Chicago
CLD
Carlsbad
$272 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 27 from Chicago to Carlsbad, returning Fri, May 29, priced at $272 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near McClellan-Palomar

Airport Hotels near McClellan-Palomar

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

2.5 out of 5
2229 Palomar Airport Rd Carlsbad CA
$148 nightly
The price is $165 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$165 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Breakfast was pretty good, the room was clean

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County

3 out of 5
2223 Palomar Airport Rd Carlsbad CA
$177 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$199 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Great stay and service!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Carlsbad-North San Diego County
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

3 out of 5
5835 Owens Avenue Carlsbad CA
$120 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$134 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was wonderful! Thank you.

Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Carlsbad

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
$112 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$126 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,228 reviews)
My room was perfect. a little small but I was out and about and not living in it. Bed was so comfortable and the microwave and fridge were just what I needed. Breakfast was amazing and well stocked. Staff was so kind -everyone from the front desk to the maintenance people. The hot tub was great and ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
$110 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$123 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,609 reviews)
The best part about our stay was the breakfast. Yes, the facilities were crowded, but the food was good and there was plenty to choose from. No way anyone can walk away hungry. The only complaint we had, which we did not report to anyone, was that that there was a wet spot on the floor near one of ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$71 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,959 reviews)
I honestly was surprised there was no microwave, no elevator. When i called for more towels at like 8pm was told they had none and had to wait until the morning. The stay as a whole was just ok.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Carlsbad Hotels With Airport Transportation

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
3200 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
$221 nightly
The price is $248 total per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$248 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Loved it! Staff was helpful and nice, everything is close by.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Carlsbad Hotels

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

2 out of 5
750 Raintree Drive Carlsbad CA
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$71 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,959 reviews)
I honestly was surprised there was no microwave, no elevator. When i called for more towels at like 8pm was told they had none and had to wait until the morning. The stay as a whole was just ok.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea

2.5 out of 5
751 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
$112 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$126 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,228 reviews)
My room was perfect. a little small but I was out and about and not living in it. Bed was so comfortable and the microwave and fridge were just what I needed. Breakfast was amazing and well stocked. Staff was so kind -everyone from the front desk to the maintenance people. The hot tub was great and ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Best Western Carlsbad by the Sea
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

3 out of 5
760 Macadamia Dr Carlsbad CA
$110 nightly
The price is $123 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$123 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,609 reviews)
The best part about our stay was the breakfast. Yes, the facilities were crowded, but the food was good and there was plenty to choose from. No way anyone can walk away hungry. The only complaint we had, which we did not report to anyone, was that that there was a wet spot on the floor near one of ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Carlsbad

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
$143 nightly
The price is $161 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$161 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a 24-hour business center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,843 reviews)
The staff was very nice.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA

Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA

3.5 out of 5
5010 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
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Studio 6 Carlsbad, CA
Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG

3 out of 5
2735 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
$169 nightly
The price is $190 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$190 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Room was okay, a bit wear and tear from use of guests with families. Breakfast could have been better, not much options. Staff very accommodating and kind!

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Staybridge Suites Carlsbad by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

ORD to CLD Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
ORD Address & GPS
Address:
10000 West O'Hare
Chicago IL, 60666
United States
IATA Code:
ORD
Longitude:
-87.904876
Latitude:
41.976912
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
CLD Address & GPS
Address:
2192 Palomar Airport Road
Carlsbad CA,
United States
IATA Code:
CLD
Longitude:
-117.278883
Latitude:
33.127288
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

What airlines have the most flights from ORD to McClellan-Palomar Airport?
If you're wanting to book with an airline that advertises direct flights from ORD to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), you're out of luck. You'll need to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to Carlsbad.

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