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Carlsbad, California

Private charter · RIC → CLD

Richmond to Carlsbad

2,256 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
1

Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Richmond to Carlsbad, door to door faster.

Trade about 47½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Richmond International Airport in Richmond to McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, 2,256 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
2,256 mi
Flight
—
Driving
47½ hours
Passengers
Up to 1
RICRichmondCLDCarlsbad
RIC → CLD2,256 miles direct

Departing Richmond

Airports in Richmond

  • RIC

    Major airport

    Richmond International Airport

    Richmond · KRIC

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    9,003 ft

  • KFCI

    Regional airport

    Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport

    North Chesterfield

    From downtown
    10 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

  • KOFP

    Regional airport

    Hanover County Municipal Airport

    Hanover

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    5,402 ft

  • PTB

    Regional airport

    Dinwiddie County Airport

    Petersburg · KPTB

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

Arriving Carlsbad

Airports in Carlsbad

  • CLD

    Commercial airport

    McClellan-Palomar Airport

    Carlsbad · KCRQ

    From downtown
    1 mi
    Longest runway
    4,897 ft

  • SAN

    Major airport

    San Diego International Airport

    San Diego · KSAN

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    9,401 ft

  • KRNM

    Regional airport

    Ramona Airport

    Ramona

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,001 ft

  • SEE

    Regional airport

    Gillespie 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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Questions

Richmond to Carlsbad flights

How long is a private flight from Richmond to Carlsbad?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 2,256 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 47½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Richmond to Carlsbad use?

You can depart from Richmond International Airport (RIC), Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport (KFCI), or Hanover County Municipal Airport (KOFP) 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 Richmond 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 Richmond and Carlsbad?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carlsbad back to Richmond are priced the same way.

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Carlsbad to Richmond

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