Title: CA $119 Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to Carlsbad (CLD) - Expedia.ca ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/6dda68e1-544f-4579-a0c9-eb6c39b73ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056550/6dda68e1-544f-4579-a0c9-eb6c39b73ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # CA $119 Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to Carlsbad (CLD) [View CA $119 flight on Wed, Jan 28, 2026](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:28/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:118.40&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQyMjIyGK4cIO-5ASjU0YMDMMjTgwM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPV0FaVU5CVgoyCMGCARIENDIyNRjvuQEg4hoom9WDAzDs1YMDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBWlVOQlYSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) - [Roundtrip](?flightType=roundtrip) - [One-way](?flightType=oneway) - [Multi-city](?flightType=multicity) ### Travellers Adults ChildrenAges 2 to 17 InfantsYounger than 2 EconomyPremium economyBusiness classFirst class Leaving from Going to Departing Returning Add a place to stay Add a car Direct flights only ## Popular airlines from Chicago to Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - ![American Airlines](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_AA.svg) American Airlines [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:CLD,departure:30/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:CHI,departure:06/01/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}]) - ![United](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:CLD,departure:30/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:CHI,departure:06/01/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}]) - ![notification illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![deals illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login) ## Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Carlsbad (CLD) Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $119 for one-way flights and CA $254 for round trip, for the period specified. 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All deals One way Roundtrip ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $254 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:14/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:253.90&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQyMjIyGK4cIO-5ASjU8IEDMMjygQM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPVkFLWlNCVgoyCMGCARIENDIyNRjvuQEg4hoom_SBAzDs9IEDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1ZBS1pTQlYKaAoyCMGCARIENDIyNRjiGiDvuQEo2biCAzCquYIDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBWlVOQlYKMgjBggESBDExNjQY77kBIK4cKIS6ggMw27uCAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE9XQVpVTkJWEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $333 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:14/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:332.40&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQyMjIyGK4cIO-5ASjU8IEDMMjygQM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghPVkFLWlNCVgoyCMGCARIENDIyNRjvuQEg4hoom_SBAzDs9IEDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1ZBS1pTQlYKaAoyCMGCARIENDIyNxjiGiDvuQEo47WCAzC1toIDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IITlZBS1pTQlYKMgjBggESBDE0MTcY77kBIK4cKOi2ggMwwLiCAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE5WQUtaU0JWEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $365 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:14/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:364.60&airProductToken=AQpmCjEIwYIBEgQyMjIyGK4cIO-5ASjU8IEDMMjygQM4T0AAWAFqBE1BSU5yCE9WQUtaU001CjEIwYIBEgQ0MjI1GO-5ASDiGiib9IEDMOz0gQM4T0ABWAFqBE1BSU5yCE9WQUtaU001CmYKMQjBggESBDQyMjUY4hog77kBKNm4ggMwqrmCAzhPQABYAWoETUFJTnIIT1dBWlVOTTUKMQjBggESBDExNjQY77kBIK4cKIS6ggMw27uCAzhPQAFYAWoETUFJTnIIT1dBWlVOTTUSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $372 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:14/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:371.10&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQyMzE5GK4cIO-5ASiC9IEDMPP1gQM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghTVkFLWlNCWAoyCMGCARIENDIyNhjvuQEg4hool_eBAzDi94EDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIU1ZBS1pTQlgKaAoyCMGCARIENDIyNRjiGiDvuQEo2biCAzCquYIDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1dBWlVOQlYKMgjBggESBDExNjQY77kBIK4cKIS6ggMw27uCAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE9XQVpVTkJWEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $444 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:14/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:443.10&airProductToken=AQpmCjEIwYIBEgQyMjIyGK4cIO-5ASjU8IEDMMjygQM4T0AAWAFqBE1BSU5yCE9WQUtaU001CjEIwYIBEgQ0MjI1GO-5ASDiGiib9IEDMOz0gQM4T0ABWAFqBE1BSU5yCE9WQUtaU001CmYKMQjBggESBDQyMjcY4hog77kBKOO1ggMwtbaCAzhOQABYAWoETUFJTnIITlZBS1pTTTUKMQjBggESBDE0MTcY77kBIK4cKOi2ggMwwLiCAzhOQAFYAWoETUFJTnIITlZBS1pTTTUSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 14 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $450 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:08/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:14/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:449.60&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQyMzE5GK4cIO-5ASiC9IEDMPP1gQM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghTVkFLWlNCWAoyCMGCARIENDIyNhjvuQEg4hool_eBAzDi94EDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIU1ZBS1pTQlgKaAoyCMGCARIENDIyNxjiGiDvuQEo47WCAzC1toIDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IITlZBS1pTQlYKMgjBggESBDE0MTcY77kBIK4cKOi2ggMwwLiCAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCE5WQUtaU0JWEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $474 Roundtrip found 3 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:10/01/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:17/01/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:473.40&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQyMzE5GK4cIO-5ASjCioIDMLOMggM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghOVkFLWlNCVgoyCMGCARIENDIyNhjvuQEg4hoo142CAzCijoIDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IITlZBS1pTQlYKaAoyCMGCARIENDIyNRjiGiDvuQEoudqCAzCK24IDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIRzdBWlpTQloKMgjBggESBDExNjQY77kBIK4cKOTbggMwu92CAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCEc3QVpaU0JaEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Sat, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 31 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $496 Roundtrip found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:20/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:31/12/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:495.80&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQxOTgzGK4cIO-5ASjJnoADMLGggAM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghTN0FaVU5CWAoyCMGCARIENDIyNhjvuQEg4hooo6GAAzDuoYADOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIUzdBWlVOQlgKZwoyCMGCARIENDIyNRjiGiDvuQEogZuBAzDQm4EDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIT1ZBS1pTQlgKMQjBggESAzc2MhjvuQEgrhwoip6BAzDYn4EDOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIUVVBWlpTQloSCggBEAEYASoCQUEYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAL) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Sat, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 31 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $511 Roundtrip found 6 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:20/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:31/12/2025TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:510.80&airProductToken=AQpoCjIIwYIBEgQxOTgzGK4cIO-5ASjJnoADMLGggAM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghTN0FaVU5CWAoyCMGCARIENDIyNhjvuQEg4hooo6GAAzDuoYADOEJAAVgBagVCQVNJQ3IIUzdBWlVOQlgKaAoyCMGCARIENDIyNRjiGiDvuQEogZuBAzDQm4EDOEJAAFgBagVCQVNJQ3IIU1ZBS1pTQlgKMgjBggESBDE3ODkY77kBIK4cKIGcgQMw3p2BAzhCQAFYAWoFQkFTSUNyCFNWQUtaU0JYEgoIARABGAEqAkFBGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwCw) ![American Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AA.gif) Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4 ORD Chicago CLD Carlsbad CA $521 Roundtrip found 5 days ago [](https://expedia.ca/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:ORD,to:CLD,departure:01/05/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CLD,to:ORD,departure:04/05/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:520.70&airProductToken=AQpnCjEIwYIBEgMzMTkYrhwg77kBKPTniwMw3OmLAzhCQABYAWoFQkFTSUNyCFNWQUtaTkJYCjIIwYIBEgQzNTA5GO-5ASDiGijg6osDMLnriwM4QkABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghTVkFLWk5CWApnCjIIwYIBEgQ0MjA0GOIaIO-5ASikj4wDMPOPjAM4QkAAWAFqBUJBU0lDcghTVkFLWk5CWAoxCMGCARIDNDM1GO-5ASCuHCjfkIwDMLWSjAM4QkABWAFqBUJBU0lDcghTVkFLWk5CWBIKCAEQARgBKgJBQRgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAs) ## Alternative airports near Carlsbad Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change. [](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:SAN,departure:30/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:SAN,to:ORD,departure:01/01/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) SAN San Diego Intl. Cheapest 38 min [Flights from CA $833 ](https://www.expedia.ca/Flights-Search?leg1=from:ORD,to:SAN,departure:30/12/2025TANYT&leg2=from:SAN,to:ORD,departure:01/01/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&sortOrder=INCREASING&sortType=PRICE) __Flight from Chicago to Carlsbad (ORD - CLD) route information__ | Origin airport | O'Hare Intl. | | ------------------- | ----------------- | | Destination airport | McClellan-Palomar | | Roundtrip price | CA $254 | | Distance | 2737 km | ## Illinois to Carlsbad Flights **The easy way to book your flights from Chicago to Carlsbad** With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Carlsbad from Chicago whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to McClellan-Palomar, too. Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from Chicago to Carlsbad today, tomorrow, or this week. **Save dollars with cheap flights from CHI-All Airports, CHI to McClellan-Palomar, CLD** Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Chicago to Carlsbad—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Carlsbad from Chicago currently is just CA $254 rising to CA $521\. Here are more money-saving tips: - Fly in January when flight prices are normally at their lowest - Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Carlsbad - Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more - Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times - One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! **Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Carlsbad from Chicago** Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Carlsbad with Expedia today. \*Available to Expedia members.