Bakersfield to Denver (BFL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BFL–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 843 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM | 22 | 319, E7W | 2h21-2h37 | – | Star Alliance | CM |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Denver from Bakersfield
| Metric | BFL→DEN | SBA→DEN | SBP→DEN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFL | – | 83 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 21 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 21m | 2h 20m | 2h 33m |
Travel Essentials
BFL: PDT · DEN: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.
Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.
Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.
BFL–DEN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BFL to DEN
Meadows Field (BFL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BFL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BFL to DEN ranges from 2 hours 21 minutes to 2 hours 37 minutes. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), San Luis Obispo (SBP) and Burbank (BUR).