Bakersfield to Austin (BFL–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BFL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BFL and AUS. Nearest airports to BFL with scheduled service: Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, 94 mi) · Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 109 mi) · Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 123 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
PHX Phoenix 4h 40m AA → AADLWN Phoenix (PHX) to Austin flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 48m UA → AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 7m AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 5h 24m CMUA → ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 41m EKNZUA → ACDLKE San Francisco (SFO) to Austin flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bakersfield to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BFL and AUS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BFL Routes AUS Routes BFL Live Flights AUS Live Flights AUS Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
PHX ~4h 40m LAX ~4h 48m DFW ~5h 7m DEN ~5h 24m SFO ~5h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
331
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BFL → AUS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
AUS → BFL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Austin from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric BFL→AUS SBA→AUS BUR→AUS
Distance from BFL – 83 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines – 10 8
Weekly flights – 1 12
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Austin flights · Burbank (BUR) to Austin flights · Fresno (FAT) to Austin flights
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Austin is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 8:00 PM in Austin.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BFL–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Austin route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to AUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Austin is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Yes, return flights from AUS to BFL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBA, BUR and FAT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), Burbank (BUR) and Fresno (FAT).