Denver (DEN) to Carlsbad (CLD) flights
SkyWest Airlines flies nonstop from Denver International Airport to McClellan-Palomar Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 840-mile flight takes about 2h 47m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 840 mi · 1,352 km
- Flight time
- 2h 47m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 64%
Airlines flying DEN to CLD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175 | 11,107 | 2h 47m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to CLD flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:30am and the last at 7:24pm. 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 5507United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:30am | 1:00pm | 31 | 62% |
| UA 5529United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 7:24pm | 8:52pm | 31 | 58% |
Is DEN to CLD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 60% of 311 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (62%), those around 7pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (35%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 311 | 60% | 32 min | 0.6% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | 6 | 110 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 1,765 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 2,740 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 3,196 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 3,296 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.