Carlsbad (CLD) to Denver (DEN) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from McClellan-Palomar Airport to Denver International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 840-mile flight takes about 2h 19m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 840 mi · 1,352 km
- Flight time
- 2h 19m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 67%
Airlines flying CLD to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 13 | Embraer E175 | 11,373 | 2h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLD to DEN flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:40am and the last at 1:04pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 5520United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 8:40am | 12:05pm | 31 | 87% |
| UA 5515United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 1:04pm | 4:30pm | 31 | 84% |
Is CLD to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 310 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (87%), those around 12pm the least (84%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 310 | 86% | 11 min | 0.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 155 | 87% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 113 | 84% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 42 | 85% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 5 | 211 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 1,811 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 2,661 | |
| June 2026 | 58 | 3,500 | |
| July 2026 | 56 | 3,190 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.