Bakersfield to Los Angeles (BFL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between BFL and LAX, connecting options are available through 9 hubs.
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Bakersfield
| Metric | BFL→LAX | SBA→LAX | SBP→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BFL | – | 83 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 53 | 43 |
| Flight time | 0h 36m | 1h 3m | 1h 14m |
Travel Essentials
BFL: PDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
BFL–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BFL to LAX
Meadows Field (BFL) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
BFL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BFL to LAX ranges from 0 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via BUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), San Luis Obispo (SBP) and Burbank (BUR).