Private charter · MDW → CLD
Chicago to Carlsbad
1,716 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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Chicago to Carlsbad, door to door faster.
Trade about 36 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, 1,716 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 1,716 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 36 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Chicago
Airports in Chicago
MDW
Major airportChicago Midway International Airport
Chicago · KMDW
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,522 ft
ORD
Major airportChicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago · KORD
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 13,000 ft
PWK
Commercial airportChicago Executive Airport
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
GYY
Commercial airportGary/Chicago International Airport
Gary · KGYY
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,859 ft
Arriving Carlsbad
Airports in Carlsbad
CLD
Commercial airportMcClellan-Palomar Airport
Carlsbad · KCRQ
- From downtown
- 1 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,897 ft
SAN
Major airportSan Diego International Airport
San Diego · KSAN
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 9,401 ft
KRNM
Regional airportRamona Airport
Ramona
- From downtown
- 23 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
SEE
Regional airportGillespie Field
San Diego/El Cajon · KSEE
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,342 ft
When you land
Things to do in Carlsbad
Carlsbad is the center of the golf equipment industry: Callaway, TaylorMade, Cobra and Titleist’s golf club operations all have major offices or headquarters in town, along with a strong group of life sciences, technology and action sports companies. The city is also a resort destination in its own right, home to the Omni La Costa and Park Hyatt Aviara, Legoland California and The Flower Fields, whose ranunculus blooms paint a hillside above the freeway each spring.
- 01
Legoland California
Designed for families with younger children, the park pairs rides and shows with Miniland USA, intricate Lego models of American landmarks, plus an adjacent water park and aquarium.
- 02
The Flower Fields
Each spring, roughly 50 acres of giant tecolote ranunculus bloom in bright stripes on a hillside above the ocean, with wagon rides, a sweet pea maze and photo spots.
- 03
Carlsbad Village
Steps from the beach and train station, the village’s walkable streets are lined with restaurants, wine bars, coffee shops and boutiques, plus a weekly farmers market.
- 04
Del Mar Racetrack
About 15 miles south, the seaside track built by Bing Crosby and friends runs a lively summer meet and a fall season, with the Pacific a short walk away.
- 05
Batiquitos Lagoon
A trail along the north shore of this coastal wetland offers easy walking and birding, with herons, egrets and shorebirds feeding in the shallows.
- 06
Swami’s Beach
In neighboring Encinitas, this famous reef break below the golden domes of the Self-Realization Fellowship draws surfers year-round, with a meditation garden on the bluff above.
Questions
Chicago to Carlsbad flights
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Carlsbad?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,716 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 36 hours.
Which airports do flights from Chicago to Carlsbad use?
You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), San Diego International Airport (SAN), or Ramona Airport (KRNM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Chicago to Carlsbad cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Chicago and Carlsbad?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carlsbad back to Chicago are priced the same way.
Return flight
Carlsbad to Chicago
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