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

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109 mi airlines charter/private 7/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UA4730
UA United
E7W
2:03 PM
PDT
3:05 PM
PDT
1h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4804
UA United
E7W
10:43 AM
PDT T7
11:40 AM
PDT
0h 57m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 4 hubs
SFO San Francisco 3h 41m EKNZUA AAAFAM San Francisco (SFO) to Los Angeles flights
PHX Phoenix 3h 54m AAPD AAACAF Phoenix (PHX) to Los Angeles flights
DEN Denver 6h 4m CMUA AAACAF Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 21m AAQR AAAFAM Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Los Angeles flights
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Bakersfield to Los Angeles
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 109 mi 1h 2m nonstop

BFL–LAX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 1h 2m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BFL–LAX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E7W 1h02 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E7W Embraer E175 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (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 LAX 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 LAX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
460
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
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
LAX → BFL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
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 SMX→LAX
Distance from BFL 83 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 11 1
Weekly flights 7 65
Flight time 1h 2m 1h 3m 0h 29m
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 1h 2m 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 time1h 2m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
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 1h 2m gate to gate. The route covers 109 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BFL to LAX: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
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, SMX and SBP. 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 by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BFL to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFL to LAX is about 1 hours 2 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

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), Santa Maria (SMX) and San Luis Obispo (SBP).