Bakersfield to Dallas-Fort Worth (BFL–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1087
AA American
320
6:00 AM
PDT
11:15 AM
MDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1110
AA American
320
4:06 PM
MDT
5:30 PM
PDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Bakersfield to Dallas-Fort Worth
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,268 mi 3h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 7 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop BFL–DFW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 320 3h15 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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 DFW direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to DFW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
359
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 → DFW
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
DFW → BFL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →

Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · DFW: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 7:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 15m.
Getting from DFW

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.

Dallas-Fort Worth Climate

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

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Flight time3h 15m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
Destination: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from Meadows Field to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 3h 15m. The route covers 1,268 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from BFL to DFW. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LAS, BUR, ONT, DEN, HND, PHX and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dallas-Fort Worth is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield.
Yes, return flights from DFW 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 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).