Bakersfield to Las Vegas (BFL–LAS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BFL–LAS had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 224 miles in 1h 47m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCM PCM | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Las Vegas from Bakersfield
| Metric | BFL→LAS | SBA→LAS | SMX→LAS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFL | – | 83 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 13 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | – | 35 | 2 |
| Flight time | 1h 47m | 0h 46m | 1h 20m |
Travel Essentials
BFL: PDT · LAS: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 6:00 PM in Las Vegas.
Taxis and ride-shares dominate ground transport. A metered taxi to the Strip costs $20–30; to downtown Las Vegas ("Fremont Street area"), $20–25. Ride-shares are comparable or slightly cheaper.Hotel casino shuttles serve major properties. No rail connects the airport to the Strip. Rental car facilities are at the CONRAC facility adjacent to the terminals, accessible by shuttle. Tunnel project (LVCC Loop) does not serve the airport.
Hot desert climate. Summers are intensely hot (38–45°C) with low humidity. Heat itself rarely disrupts flights, but monsoonal afternoon thunderstorms from July through September can produce brief but severe delays. Microbursts and lightning strikes ground aircraft quickly.
Winters are mild and sunny (5–15°C) with rare frost. Snow is unusual but possible in January and February. Spring dust storms (haboobs) can reduce visibility rapidly. The airport sits at 2,181 feet; thin air affects aircraft performance on extremely hot days.
BFL–LAS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BFL to LAS
Meadows Field (BFL) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
BFL to LAS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BFL to LAS is about 1 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 224 miles (360 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), Santa Maria (SMX) and San Luis Obispo (SBP).