$630+ Cheap flights to Carlsbad, California

— LAX
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Carlsbad in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Carlsbad

Fri 13/1114:55 -
1 stop16h 05m
Mon 16/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,037
Mon 16/1111:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Sun 29/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,046
Thu 12/1111:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Wed 25/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 10/11$1,050
Tue 17/1111:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Tue 24/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 12/11$1,068
Thu 3/1216:00 -
1 stop19h 41m
Tue 15/1215:20 -
1 stop20h 35m
Deal found 13/11$1,075
Tue 17/1111:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Mon 23/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 10/11$1,085
Thu 3/1216:00 -
1 stop21h 08m
Tue 15/1217:55 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 13/11$1,099
Mon 16/1111:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Sun 29/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 14/11$1,102

Find flight deals to Carlsbad

Return from

$1,028

One-way from

$630

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,187
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/3-17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 55m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
20/1-31/12
  • 20/1-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 40m total
  • Sydney to Carlsbad
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($132 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 2026

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

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Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 2/2

10:40-05:35

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$686

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/2

13:20-11:55

1 stop17h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$694

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/1

10:40-05:35

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$729

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

10:40-05:35

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$730

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/12

11:50-19:17

1 stop26h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$747
Fastest return journey

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 29/11

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$778

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/11

11:50-07:22

1 stop38h 32m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$823

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

10:40-05:35

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$861

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

10:40-05:35

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,184

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/2

14:00-16:49

2 stops21h 49m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,246

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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

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 (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Carlsbad?

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

Rainfall in Carlsbad 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Virgin Australia, 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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, Fiji Airways 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 $2,257, however they can be found for as little as $186.

  • 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 55 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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