$608+ Cheap flights to Carlsbad, California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Carlsbad in 2025

Find the latest flights to Carlsbad in 2025, 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 6 November 2025.

Return from

$989

One-way from

$608

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,289
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 3/12-2/2
  • Nonstop
  • 28h 45m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
3/12
  • 3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 30m total
  • Sydney to Carlsbad
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($164 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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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 6 November 2025.

Wed 3/1211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 19/121:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$989
Wed 5/1117:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1122:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$992
Mon 8/1211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1210:25LAX - SYD
1 stop25h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$995
Mon 10/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1113:30LAX - SYD
1 stop22h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$997
Thu 4/1220:10SYD - LAX
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1222:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$998
Tue 2/1217:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 18/117:00LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,000
Fri 7/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 15/1122:45LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/11$1,006
Thu 11/1221:40SYD - LAX
1 stop20h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/1207:00LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,007
Wed 3/1214:05SYD - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1200:59LAX - SYD
1 stop34h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,009

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

21:40-23:35

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,007

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

12:10-00:29

1 stop31h 19m

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

17:20-09:15

1 stop20h 55m

$1,013

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

12:10-10:47

1 stop17h 37m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

13:20-06:20

1 stop22h 00m

$1,020

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

12:10-12:26

1 stop19h 16m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

18:35-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

$1,089

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/12

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/12

22:45-09:00

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,097

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/12

21:40-21:33

1 stop18h 53m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,138

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

16:15-06:20

1 stop19h 05m

$1,155

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 6/12

21:40-21:33

1 stop18h 53m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

09:38-19:45

2 stops39h 07m

$1,184

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/12

21:40-23:13

2 stops20h 33m

Los Angeles

Thu 25/12

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,189

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

21:40-23:13

2 stops20h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

19:55-19:45

2 stops52h 50m

$1,451

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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 31 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Carlsbad, you should look to book at least 15 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Carlsbad should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Carlsbad

The most flights from Sydney to Carlsbad are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Carlsbad?

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

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 6 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 $226, however they can be found for as little as $96.

  • 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. 2BR Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/LAX - 40% off for 30+ days is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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