Bakersfield to Denver (BFL–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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843 mi airlines 21/wk
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UA5839
UA United
E7W
5:05 AM
PDT
8:38 AM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1175
CM Copa
E75L
5:05 AM
PDT
8:38 AM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4702
UA United
CR7
1:00 PM
PDT
4:33 PM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1026
CM Copa
E75L
11:32 AM
MDT
1:24 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4668
UA United
E75L
11:32 AM
MDT
1:24 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4672
UA United
E75L
7:10 PM
MDT
9:03 PM
PDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Bakersfield to Denver
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 843 mi 2h 33m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

BFL–DEN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 843 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFL–DEN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 14 CR7, E7W 2h33 Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 E75L 2h33 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – CM
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (21 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BFL to DEN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
366
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 → DEN
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
DEN → BFL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

Other ways to reach Denver from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric BFL→DEN SBA→DEN SBP→DEN
Distance from BFL 83 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 21 26 14
Flight time 2h 33m 2h 20m 2h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Denver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 7:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
843 mi / 1,357 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m.
Getting from DEN

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.

Denver Climate

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

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Denver route.
Route details
Distance843 mi / 1,357 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
Destination: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Meadows Field to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 33m. The route covers 843 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from BFL to DEN. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, BUR, ONT, HND, DFW, PHX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.
Yes, return flights from DEN 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 DEN

Meadows Field (BFL) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected by nonstop service from Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BFL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFL to DEN ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 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).