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

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109 mi airlines charter/private
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
SFO San Francisco 3h 39m UA AAAFAM San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles flights
PHX Phoenix 4h AAPD AAACAF Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 6h 13m CMUA AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 27m AAQR 5YAAAF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
ELP El Paso 20h 44m KG AAASJL El Paso (ELP) to Los Angeles flights
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Bakersfield to Los Angeles
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
109 mi 0h 36m nonstop

BFL–LAX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
457
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 → LAX
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
LAX → BFL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

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 10 5
Weekly flights 55 52
Flight time 0h 36m 0h 55m 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 gate to gate.
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)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 0h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 109 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
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 is about 0 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA), San Luis Obispo (SBP) and Burbank (BUR).