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$503+ Cheap flights to Carlsbad, California

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— LAX
16 Mar — 23 Mar1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Carlsbad in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Carlsbad
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Carlsbad. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 February 2026.

Mon 20/407:00
SYD
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LAX
2 stops23h 23m
Air Canada
Sun 3/517:05
LAX
-
SYD
2 stops24h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/2$987
Tue 30/609:30
SYD
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LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 14/722:45
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$992
Thu 17/909:30
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LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 4/1022:50
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$995
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 4/322:35
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$997
Mon 22/609:30
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LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 10/822:45
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,000
Mon 23/211:20
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LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 8/320:05
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,001
Fri 6/309:00
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LAX
2 stops23h 59m
Air Canada
Mon 23/314:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop23h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/2$1,007
Thu 2/710:20
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LAX
1 stop20h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 13/722:45
LAX
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Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,008
Mon 11/510:20
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LAX
1 stop16h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 1/617:10
LAX
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1 stop20h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,009
Sat 28/214:00
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LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/322:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,011

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Find the latest flights to Carlsbad in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 14 February 2026.

Return from

$987

One-way from

$503

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,091
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/4-3/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 58m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Sydney to Carlsbad
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

11:05-06:45

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

22:40-08:00

Nonstop15h 20m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 15/3

22:35-08:05

Nonstop15h 30m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

10:25-06:05

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

20:05-09:15

1 stop19h 10m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

22:35-09:05

Nonstop15h 30m

$997

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

10:55-06:55

1 stop27h 00m

$1,001

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 13/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

16:16-06:55

1 stop21h 39m

$1,001

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

22:35-08:05

Nonstop15h 30m

$1,001

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

18:45-06:55

1 stop19h 10m

$1,001

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/3

10:25-06:05

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

22:40-08:00

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,001

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:05-06:45

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

12:00-09:15

1 stop27h 15m

$1,001

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Best time to book a flight to Carlsbad

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Carlsbad

When is the best time to book a flight to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Carlsbad, you should look to book at least 52 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Carlsbad?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Carlsbad takes 13 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Carlsbad from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Carlsbad

The most flights from Sydney to Carlsbad are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Carlsbad?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Carlsbad are Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and United Airlines.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $882
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $786
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $937
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $947

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Carlsbad?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Carlsbad are Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines and Delta.

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 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Carlsbad when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 14 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
439 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,292 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

FAQs about flying to Carlsbad

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Carlsbad if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Carlsbad on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Carlsbad?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hawaiian Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Carlsbad.

  • How much is a return flight to Carlsbad?

    A return flight to Carlsbad will typically cost around $1,191, however they can be found for as little as $83.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Carlsbad depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Carlsbad, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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