Bakersfield to Los Angeles (BFL–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BFL Airport Page →
109 mi airlines 0/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Nonstop 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bakersfield to Los Angeles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
109 mi 0h 36m nonstop 9 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BFL and LAX, connecting options are available through 9 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
478
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.

Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Los Angeles International Airport.
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
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Los Angeles International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Los Angeles is 0 hours the same as Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · LAX: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles.
Distance & Flight Time
109 mi / 176 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 36m.
Getting from LAX

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.

Los Angeles Climate

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

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Los Angeles route.
Route details
Distance109 mi / 176 km
Flight time0h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
Destination: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to LAX flights.
Nonstop flights from Meadows Field to Los Angeles International Airport take approximately 0h 36m. The route covers 109 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BUR, LAS, SJC, SJD, DEN, PHX, SFO, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from LAX 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 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).