Bakersfield to New York (BFL–LGA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,457 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 2 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 16m CMUA DLUAWN Denver (DEN) to New York flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 51m AAQR AAAMAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New York flights
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Bakersfield to New York
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,457 mi 4h 46m nonstop +3h ahead

BFL–LGA 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 LGA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
220
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 → LGA
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
Return
LGA → BFL
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LGA delays →

Other ways to reach New York from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to LaGuardia Airport.
Metric BFL→LGA LAX→LGA
Distance from BFL 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 4h 46m 6h 23m
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to LaGuardia Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
New York is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · LGA: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 9:00 PM in New York.
Distance & Flight Time
2,457 mi / 3,954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 46m gate to gate.
Getting from LGA

Taxis from LGA to Midtown Manhattan cost $30–45 (flat rates do not apply from LGA; metered). Ride-shares pickup is on the lower level; fares to Midtown typically $35–55. Allow 30–60 minutes off-peak, 60–90 minutes during rush hour.The M60 Select Bus ($2.90) connects to the subway at multiple points and takes 45–70 minutes to Manhattan. Q70 Select Bus connects to the 7/E/F/M/R trains at Jackson Heights for additional subway access. Note that LGA has no direct subway or rail link as of 2026.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. LGA is one of the most disruption-prone major US airports. A combination of weather (nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, winter ice) and congested airspace drives delays year-round. Summer (June–August) afternoon thunderstorms cause frequent ground delays and can back up the eastern seaboard for hours.

Winter (December–February) brings snow and freezing rain events, with −5–4°C averages. Nor'easters typically cause 1–2 significant cancellation events per season. Spring and autumn are the most operationally stable periods. Connections through LGA require buffer time to absorb accumulated delays.

BFL–LGA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to New York route.
Route details
Distance2,457 mi / 3,954 km
Flight time4h 46m
Time difference+3 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: LGA
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to LGA flights.
Nonstop flights from Meadows Field to LaGuardia Airport take about 4h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 2,457 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
New York is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Yes, return flights from LGA to BFL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAX. 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 LGA

Meadows Field (BFL) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BFL to LGA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFL to LGA is about 4 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,457 miles (3,954 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Los Angeles (LAX).