Carlsbad (CLD) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Carlsbad (CLD) to San Francisco (SFO): United Airlines. The two airports are 423 miles (681 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Phoenix.
Airlines flying nonstop from CLD to SFO
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book CLD to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
CLD to SFO with one stop
1 connection, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines the whole way
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CLD to SFO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from CLD to SFO?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Carlsbad (CLD) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Carlsbad from San Francisco by plane?
Carlsbad (CLD) and San Francisco (SFO) are 423 miles (681 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CLD to SFO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does CLD to SFO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for CLD to SFO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Carlsbad and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Phoenix (PHX). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.