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

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843 mi airlines charter/private 22/wk
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Flight Schedule 7 flights Verified 13m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CM1175cs
CM Copa
319
5:00 AM
PDT
8:28 AM
MDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4692
UA United
E7W
5:00 AM
PDT
8:36 AM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA393+1
UA United
319
6:09 AM
PDT
9:28 AM
MDT
2h 19m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4702
UA United
E75L
12:40 PM
PDT
4:16 PM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1026cs
CM Copa
E7W
11:25 AM
MDT
1:10 PM
PDT
2h 45m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4668+1
UA United
E7W
11:25 AM
MDT
1:10 PM
PDT
2h 45m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1322
UA United
319
7:15 PM
MDT
8:48 PM
PDT
2h 33m
37%
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 11m AAPD AAACAS Phoenix (PHX) to Denver flights
ELP El Paso 4h 38m KG F9PKWUA El Paso (ELP) to Denver flights
SFO San Francisco 5h 4m UA ACAVEK San Francisco (SFO) to Denver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 24m AAQR AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Denver flights
ONT Ontario ~4h 43m ACF9G6 Ontario (ONT) to Denver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Bakersfield to Denver
1 carrier, 22 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 843 mi 2h 32m nonstop +1h ahead

BFL–DEN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 843 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: CM 15 319, E75L, E7W 2h19-2h36 Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – CM, UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 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
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
368
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
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
Return
DEN → BFL
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
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 1 2 1
Weekly flights 22 20 14
Flight time 2h 32m 2h 15m 2h 33m
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 32m gate to gate.
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 32m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights22 out / 21 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 843 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BFL to DEN: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, El Paso and San Francisco.
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 United Airlines. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BFL to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFL to DEN is about 2 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 43 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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