Carlsbad, New Mexico

Private charter · AUS → CNM

Austin to Carlsbad

417 miles, about 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Austin to Carlsbad, door to door faster.

Trade about 9 hours on the road for about 2 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Austin Bergstrom International Airport in Austin to Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, 417 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
417 mi
Flight
2 hr 25 min
Driving
9 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
AUSAustinCNMCarlsbad
AUS → CNM417 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 20 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Austin

Airports in Austin

  • AUS

    Major airport

    Austin Bergstrom International Airport

    Austin · KAUS

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    12,250 ft

  • KEDC

    Regional airport

    Austin Executive Airport

    Pflugerville

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    6,025 ft

  • KHYI

    Regional airport

    San Marcos Regional Airport

    San Marcos

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    6,330 ft

  • KRYW

    Regional airport

    Lago Vista Texas Rusty Allen Airport

    Lago Vista

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    3,808 ft

  • KGTU

    Regional airport

    Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field

    Georgetown

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,004 ft

  • K3R9

    Regional airport

    Lakeway Airpark

    Austin

    From downtown
    16 mi
    Longest runway
    3,930 ft

Arriving Carlsbad

Airports in Carlsbad

  • CNM

    Commercial airport

    Cavern City Air Terminal

    Carlsbad · KCNM

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    7,854 ft

When you land

Things to do in Carlsbad

Carlsbad sits on the Pecos River in southeastern New Mexico, at the western edge of the Permian Basin, and the region’s drilling boom has made Eddy County one of the most productive oil and gas areas in the country. Energy companies, oilfield service firms, pipeline operators and their crews keep local hotels full. Potash mining has been part of the economy since the 1930s, and the Department of Energy’s Waste Isolation Pilot Plant, a deep underground repository east of town, adds a significant federal and contractor presence.

  1. 01

    Carlsbad Caverns National Park

    The Big Room, one of the largest cave chambers in North America, is filled with stalactites and stalagmites, and summer evening programs watch bats spiral out of the natural entrance.

  2. 02

    Guadalupe Mountains National Park

    Just across the Texas line, the park protects Guadalupe Peak, the highest point in Texas, and McKittrick Canyon, known for its autumn color.

  3. 03

    Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park

    On a hill above town, this park showcases Chihuahuan Desert plants and animals, including Mexican gray wolves, bison, javelinas and birds of prey.

  4. 04

    Pecos River Riverwalk

    Carlsbad’s riverfront offers a sandy beach, walking paths and paddling on a dammed stretch of the Pecos, with pedal boats and kayaks in summer.

  5. 05

    Sitting Bull Falls

    West of town in the Lincoln National Forest, a spring-fed waterfall spills over a desert canyon wall into pools, with picnic areas and short hiking trails.

  6. 06

    Christmas on the Pecos

    From Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve, evening boat tours cruise past riverfront homes decked out in elaborate holiday lights, a long-running Carlsbad tradition.

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Questions

Austin to Carlsbad flights

How long is a private flight from Austin to Carlsbad?

About 2 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 417 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 9 hours.

Which airports do flights from Austin to Carlsbad use?

You can depart from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin Executive Airport (KEDC), or San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI) and arrive at Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Austin 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 Austin and Carlsbad?

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

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