Bakersfield to Nashville (BFL–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BFL Airport Page →
1,807 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 5h 45m AAPD AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Nashville flights
DEN Denver 6h 12m CMUA F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 30m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 40m UA UAVAWN San Francisco (SFO) to Nashville flights
ONT Ontario ~6h 21m WN Ontario (ONT) to Nashville flights
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Bakersfield to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,807 mi 4h 3m nonstop +2h ahead

BFL–BNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
317
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BFL → BNA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
BNA → BFL
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric BFL→BNA SBA→BNA SBP→BNA
Distance from BFL 83 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 4h 3m 3h 29m 3h 52m
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 8:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
1,807 mi / 2,908 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 3m gate to gate.
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

BFL–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance1,807 mi / 2,908 km
Flight time4h 3m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to BNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Meadows Field to Nashville International Airport take about 4h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 1,807 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nashville is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Yes, return flights from BNA to BFL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBA, SBP and BUR. 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.

Flights from BFL to BNA

Meadows Field (BFL) and Nashville International Airport (BNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BFL to BNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFL to BNA is about 4 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,807 miles (2,908 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), San Luis Obispo (SBP) and Burbank (BUR).