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 1 day ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $249 found 1 day ago
Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 1
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$269 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 29 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $269 found 17 hours ago
Sun, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 13
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$270 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$270
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, Jul 5 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Mon, Jul 13, priced at $270 found 19 hours ago
Tue, Jul 21 - Sat, Jul 25
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$275 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 21 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Sat, Jul 25, priced at $275 found 1 hour ago
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15
SFO
San Francisco
CLD
Carlsbad
$284 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 7 from San Francisco to Carlsbad, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $284 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
$153 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$172 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Utterly disgusted by the front desk here. They will Straight up lie to your faces. The air conditioning shuts off in the middle of the night because it's on a sensor, leaving you randomly hot and sweaty, it's also INCREDIBLY loud. Do not recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 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
$166 nightly
The price is $185 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$185 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,017 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
$239 nightly
The price is $269 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$269 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,000 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
$257 nightly
The price is $288 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$288 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! (1,000 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
$140 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$157 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,648 reviews)
"Breakfast was okay."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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! (367 reviews)
"The hotel is very old and musty and needs a major face lift. The carpets in the rooms are terrible"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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
$333 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$373 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! (1,002 reviews)
"Well kept. Beautiful vista. Excellent rooms."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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
$257 nightly
The price is $288 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$288 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! (1,000 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! (1,000 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
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$80 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 (2,063 reviews)
"It was quiet, clean and safe! B"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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
$145 nightly
The price is $163 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$163 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,351 reviews)
"It was the perfect stay for our family vacation. Staff were great. Kids loved the pool. Definitely will be staying again."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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
$140 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$157 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,648 reviews)
"Breakfast was okay."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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
$333 nightly
The price is $373 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$373 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! (1,002 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Well kept. Beautiful vista. Excellent rooms."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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! (1,948 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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