Private charter · SAT → CNM
San Antonio to Carlsbad
394 miles, about 2 hr 15 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
San Antonio to Carlsbad, door to door faster.
Trade about 8½ hours on the road for about 2 hr 15 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from San Antonio International Airport in San Antonio to Cavern City Air Terminal in Carlsbad, 394 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 394 mi
- Flight
- 2 hr 15 min
- Driving
- 8½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers2 hr 15 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 15 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing San Antonio
Airports in San Antonio
SAT
Major airportSan Antonio International Airport
San Antonio · KSAT
- From downtown
- 8 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,505 ft
SSF
Commercial airportStinson Municipal Airport
San Antonio · KSSF
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
KCVB
Regional airportCastroville Municipal Airport
Castroville
- From downtown
- 22 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
K8T8
Regional airportSan Geronimo Airpark
San Antonio
- From downtown
- 19 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
K5C1
Regional airportBoerne Stage Field
Boerne
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,006 ft
K1T7
Regional airportKestrel Airpark
Spring Branch
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
Arriving Carlsbad
Airports in Carlsbad
CNM
Commercial airportCavern 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
San Antonio to Carlsbad flights
How long is a private flight from San Antonio to Carlsbad?
About 2 hr 15 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 394 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 8½ hours.
Which airports do flights from San Antonio to Carlsbad use?
You can depart from San Antonio International Airport (SAT), Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF), or Castroville Municipal Airport (KCVB) 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 San Antonio 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 San Antonio and Carlsbad?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Carlsbad back to San Antonio are priced the same way.
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Carlsbad to San Antonio
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