Bakersfield to Santa Monica (BFL–SMO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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104 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Bakersfield to Santa Monica
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
104 mi 0h 35m nonstop

BFL–SMO has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BFL to SMO.
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Other ways to reach Santa Monica from Bakersfield

Nearby airports with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.
Metric BFL→SMO FAT→SMO LAX→SMO
Distance from BFL 100 mi 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 0h 35m 1h 34m
Airports within 200 miles of BFL with service to Santa Monica Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Santa Monica is 0 hours the same as Bakersfield.
BFL: PDT · SMO: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield, it's 6:00 PM in Santa Monica.
Distance & Flight Time
104 mi / 167 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 35m gate to gate.

BFL–SMO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bakersfield to Santa Monica route.
Route details
Distance104 mi / 167 km
Flight time0h 35m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
Destination: SMO
IATA / ICAOSMO / KSMO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation170 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BFL to SMO flights.
Nonstop flights from Meadows Field to Santa Monica Municipal Airport take about 0h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 104 miles.
Nearby alternatives include FAT and LAX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BFL to SMO

Meadows Field (BFL) and Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BFL to SMO Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BFL to SMO is about 0 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 104 miles (167 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fresno (FAT) and Los Angeles (LAX).