Cheap flights from SFO to CLD (San Francisco Intl. to McClellan-Palomar)

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Cheap Flights from SFO to CLD starting at $177 One Way, $249 Round Trip

Prices starting at $249 for return flights and $177 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.

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$249 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $249 found 8 hours ago
Fri, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 5
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$264 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Jul 3 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Sun, Jul 5, priced at $264 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 25
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$269 Roundtrip, just found
$269
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $269 just found
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$275 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $275 found 19 hours ago
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$284 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 7 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $284 found 19 hours 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
$157 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$176 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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)
"I have stayed twice and have been very happy with the experience. The manager goes above and beyond to make sure you are taken care of!"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Hampton Inn 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
$160 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$179 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,016 reviews)
"The Marriott staff were unfailingly polite and helpful. I always choose Marriott hotels. Enough said!"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

Residence Inn by Marriott Carlsbad

3 out of 5
2000 Faraday Ave Carlsbad CA
$231 nightly
The price is $259 total per night from Jul 12 to Jul 13
$259 total
Jul 12 - Jul 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"Our room smelled a bit musty. The AC also did not seem to cool off the room thank goodness it was not too warm when we stayed. Would probably not stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott 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

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad CA
$285 nightly
The price is $320 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$320 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Staff excellent!! Room’s need upgrades!!!Resort need updates in adult pool area!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
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
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$146 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
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! (1,664 reviews)
"Our family took a trip to Legoland for the weekend and this hotel was extremely close. For the price, it was absolutely worth it. Staff was friendly. Check in was easy. Pool area well maintained and the rooms were pretty spacious and clean. The breakfast was also a pretty good spread and would absolutely ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
LEGOLAND California Hotel

LEGOLAND California Hotel

2 out of 5
Legoland Drive Carlsbad CA
$383 nightly
The price is $429 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$429 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Flower ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (361 reviews)
"Property was dedicated to children everything to make your child feel special. Rooms were amazing like special treasure box, stools in the restroom. What could be better is the restaurant the service at night was horrible. We had to wait a long time and still didn’t get what we wanted. This is the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

LEGOLAND California 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.

Carlsbad Hotels With Airport Transportation

Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades

3.5 out of 5
5805 Armada Drive Carlsbad CA
$336 nightly
The price is $376 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$376 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Such an amazing stay at Pacific Palisades Resort in Carlsbad! Rosa at the front desk went above and beyond to help my family get settled into our room. She was incredibly pleasant to talk to and very understanding of our family’s needs and requests. The amenities were fantastic—an awesome pool for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Grand Pacific Palisades
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

4 out of 5
2100 Costa Del Mar Road Carlsbad CA
$285 nightly
The price is $320 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$320 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,021 reviews)
"Staff excellent!! Room’s need upgrades!!!Resort need updates in adult pool area!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

3 out of 5
3200 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
$276 nightly
The price is $309 total per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$309 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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! (1,025 reviews)
"We stayed in an interior view room, the room was clean, spacious and comfortable. However, the old A/C was super noisy and disrupted everyone’s sleep. We asked for staff to look into it but whatever they did (if anything) did not help. Also, the breakfast was bare minimum quality - fresh waffles ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$70 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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 (2,061 reviews)
"Good price for the location. Don't have very high expectations, but it was solid and good value. Bring your own pillow if you can."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 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
$135 nightly
The price is $152 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$152 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,353 reviews)
"Location of property is directly next to interstate 5 the road noise is consistent 24/7.. sea is about a 2 miles immediate area there are no restaurants have to drive Carlsbad villages about 8 miles up coast.there is a bed western there recommend use that one if you want convenice"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Jun 17 to Jun 18
$146 total
Jun 17 - Jun 18
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! (1,664 reviews)
"Our family took a trip to Legoland for the weekend and this hotel was extremely close. For the price, it was absolutely worth it. Staff was friendly. Check in was easy. Pool area well maintained and the rooms were pretty spacious and clean. The breakfast was also a pretty good spread and would absolutely ..."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 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

Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades

3.5 out of 5
5805 Armada Drive Carlsbad CA
$336 nightly
The price is $376 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$376 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, kitchen, game room, close to beach

Travelers say...
"Such an amazing stay at Pacific Palisades Resort in Carlsbad! Rosa at the front desk went above and beyond to help my family get settled into our room. She was incredibly pleasant to talk to and very understanding of our family’s needs and requests. The amenities were fantastic—an awesome pool for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Grand Pacific Palisades
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel

3 out of 5
850 Palomar Airport Road Carlsbad CA
$190 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$213 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,960 reviews)
"Overall I like the location the area surrounding is great. Only knock is had I known the place was doing renovations throughout the property I probably wouldn’t have booked it but the staff was great and property was nice can’t beat it for the price."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 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
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.

SFO to CLD Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles
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 San Francisco Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)?
If you're wanting to book with an airline that advertises direct flights from San Francisco Airport to CLD, you won't have much luck. You'll have to book a flight with at least one stopover to get to Carlsbad.

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