Carlsbad, New Mexico

Private charter · LBB → CNM

Lubbock to Carlsbad

168 miles, about 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Lubbock to Carlsbad, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 1 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport in Lubbock to Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, 168 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
168 mi
Flight
1 hr
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
LBBLubbockCNMCarlsbad
LBB → CNM168 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

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

Departing Lubbock

Airports in Lubbock

  • LBB

    Commercial airport

    Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport

    Lubbock · KLBB

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    11,500 ft

  • REE

    Regional airport

    Reese Airpark

    Lubbock

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    10,500 ft

  • KF82

    Regional airport

    Town & Country Airpark

    Lubbock

    From downtown
    7 mi
    Longest runway
    5,144 ft

  • KF49

    Regional airport

    Slaton Municipal Airport

    Slaton

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    4,244 ft

  • K2F4

    Regional airport

    T Bar Airport

    Tahoka

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,278 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.

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    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

Lubbock to Carlsbad flights

How long is a private flight from Lubbock to Carlsbad?

About 1 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 168 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Lubbock to Carlsbad use?

You can depart from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB), Reese Airpark (REE), or Town & Country Airpark (KF82) 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 Lubbock 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 Lubbock and Carlsbad?

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

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Carlsbad to Lubbock

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