On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets from Monterey to Carlsbad. Since the distance between these cities is 564 km and there are no direct flights, the journey typically includes a layover in Phoenix.
To find the best deals, we recommend checking the price trend chart and the low-price calendar. The page also provides practical information on how to get to Monterey airport before departure and how to reach the city from Carlsbad airport upon arrival.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Monterey — Carlsbad by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Monterey → Carlsbad, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $315 | low | May | $390 | high | Sep | $340 | medium |
| Feb | $302 | low | Jun | $416 | high | Oct | $327 | medium |
| Mar | $340 | medium | Jul | $428 | high | Nov | $302 | low |
| Apr | $353 | medium | Aug | $403 | high | Dec | $315 | low |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Carlsbad is characterized by mild winters and moderately hot summers. The warmest month is August, with average temperatures reaching 27.3°C, while the wettest month is March, which sees up to 82.2 mm of precipitation with minimum temperatures around 10°C.
Flight costs significantly depend on the season and booking time, so it's worth checking offers several months in advance to find the best price. Real-time data on the lowest fares is displayed in the interactive chart on this page.
The best times to visit are May and October, when the weather is comfortably dry without exhausting heat. It is better to avoid periods of prolonged rain in early spring if you plan to spend a lot of time outdoors.
Flights from Monterey to Carlsbad are operated exclusively with layovers, as there are currently no direct flights. The main connection hub is Phoenix airport, through which leading American airlines provide services. A detailed schedule, the number of weekly flights, and route options are presented in the list below; click on the carrier card to see detailed information for each available flight.
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Find ticketsFlights Monterey — Carlsbad depart from Monterey Regional Airport and arrive at Cavern City Air Terminal. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
Total travel time depends on the duration of the layover in Phoenix. Including the transfer, the journey usually takes between 4 and 7 hours.
No, there are no non-stop flights between these cities. All available flight options involve at least one layover at a hub airport.
Flights arrive at Carlsbad regional airport (CNM), conveniently located near the central part of the city.
The most favorable offers are usually available when booking 1-2 months in advance. You can always check the current minimum prices and price trends in the calendar on this page.
We recommend comparing prices for different days of the week and choosing flights with optimal layover times to avoid unnecessary expenses and long waits at the airport.
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