Bakersfield to Richmond (BFL–RIC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
DEN Denver 7h 8m CMUA → EJAF9UA Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 29m AAQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
SFO San Francisco 11h 11m UA → EJAMX San Francisco (SFO) to Richmond flights
PHX Phoenix ~7h 33m AAPD → MX Phoenix (PHX) to Richmond flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bakersfield to Richmond
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

Also explore BFL Routes RIC Routes BFL Live Flights RIC Live Flights RIC Delays
All flights from Richmond (RIC) Richmond to Bakersfield flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to RIC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
DEN ~7h 8m PHX ~7h 33m DFW ~8h 29m SFO ~11h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
109
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 → RIC
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
RIC → 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. RIC delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Richmond from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Richmond International Airport.
Metric BFL→RIC SBA→RIC LAX→RIC
Distance from BFL – 83 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – 3
Santa Barbara (SBA) to Richmond flights · Los Angeles (LAX) to Richmond flights
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Richmond International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 9:00 PM in Richmond.
Facts

BFL–RIC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Richmond route.
Route details
Time difference+3 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: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to RIC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and San Francisco.
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.
Yes, return flights from RIC to BFL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SBA and 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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