Carlsbad, California

Private charter · SLE → CLD

Salem to Carlsbad

869 miles, about 5 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Salem to Carlsbad, door to door faster.

Trade about 18½ hours on the road for about 5 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field in Salem to McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, 869 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
869 mi
Flight
5 hr
Driving
18½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
SLESalemCLDCarlsbad
SLE → CLD869 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers5 hr + fuel stop
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers2 hr 40 min

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

Departing Salem

Airports in Salem

  • SLE

    Commercial airport

    Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field

    Salem · KSLE

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    5,811 ft

  • KMMV

    Regional airport

    McMinnville Municipal Airport

    McMinnville

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    5,420 ft

  • KUAO

    Regional airport

    Aurora State Airport

    Aurora

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

  • K7S5

    Regional airport

    Independence State Airport

    Independence

    From downtown
    9 mi
    Longest runway
    3,002 ft

  • K4S9

    Regional airport

    Portland Mulino Airport

    Portland-Mulino

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    3,425 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

  • MYF

    Regional airport

    Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport

    San Diego · KMYF

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    4,598 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

Salem to Carlsbad flights

How long is a private flight from Salem to Carlsbad?

About 5 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 869 miles direct, plus a short fuel stop. Driving the same trip takes about 18½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Salem to Carlsbad use?

You can depart from Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field (SLE), McMinnville Municipal Airport (KMMV), or Aurora State Airport (KUAO) 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 Salem 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 Salem and Carlsbad?

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

Return flight

Carlsbad to Salem

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