Bakersfield to Richmond (BFL–RIC) — 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 RIC. 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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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
DEN Denver 6h 55m CMUA → B6F9UA Denver (DEN) to Richmond flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 6m AAQR → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Richmond flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 17m AA → MX Phoenix (PHX) to Richmond flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 29m EKNZUA → MX San Francisco (SFO) to Richmond flights
LAX Los Angeles 27h 56m UA → MX Los Angeles (LAX) 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 Browse available seat maps 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
5
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
DEN ~6h 55m DFW ~7h 6m PHX ~7h 17m SFO ~8h 29m LAX ~27h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
146
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
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 2
Weekly flights – – 4
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to RIC 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.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Barbara (SBA) and Los Angeles (LAX).