Bakersfield to Palm Springs (BFL–PSP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BFL Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BFL and PSP. Nearest airports to BFL with scheduled service: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 109 mi) · Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA, 83 mi) · Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (SMX, 87 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
LAX Los Angeles 3h 10m UA → ACCMEJA Los Angeles (LAX) to Palm Springs flights
SFO San Francisco 3h 42m EKNZUA → ACASEK San Francisco (SFO) to Palm Springs flights
PHX Phoenix 4h 3m AA → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Palm Springs flights
DEN Denver 7h 26m CMUA → ACUAWN Denver (DEN) to Palm Springs flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 13h 37m AAQR → AABAG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Palm Springs flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bakersfield to Palm Springs
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between BFL and PSP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps BFL Routes PSP Routes BFL Live Flights PSP Live Flights PSP Delays
All flights from Palm Springs (PSP) Palm Springs to Bakersfield flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to PSP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
LAX ~3h 10m SFO ~3h 42m PHX ~4h 3m DEN ~7h 26m DFW ~13h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
81
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BFL → PSP
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
PSP → BFL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PSP delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Palm Springs from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Metric BFL→PSP SBA→PSP SBP→PSP
Distance from BFL – 83 mi 90 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3 2
Weekly flights – – –
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Palm Springs flights · San Luis Obispo (SBP) to Palm Springs flights · Burbank (BUR) to Palm Springs flights
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Palm Springs International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Palm Springs is 0 hours the same as Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · PSP: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 6:00 PM in Palm Springs.
Facts

BFL–PSP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Palm Springs route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
Destination: PSP
Full namePalm Springs International Airport
IATA / ICAOPSP / KPSP
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation477 ft / 145 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to PSP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Los Angeles, San Francisco and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PSP and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from PSP 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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