Bakersfield to Dallas-Fort Worth (BFL–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BFL–DFW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,268 miles in approximately 3h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 320 | 3h15 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Bakersfield
| Metric | BFL→DFW | SBA→DFW | SBP→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFL | – | 83 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 14 | 9 |
| Flight time | 3h 15m | 3h 17m | 3h 20m |
Travel Essentials
BFL: PDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
BFL–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BFL to DFW
Meadows Field (BFL) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BFL to DFW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BFL to DFW ranges from 3 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,268 miles (2,041 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 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).