Charleston to Bakersfield (CHS–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charleston to Bakersfield
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,223 mi 4h 50m nonstop -3h behind 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CHS and BFL, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to BFL.
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One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
136
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
CHS → BFL
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
BFL → CHS
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Charleston.
CHS: EDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 3:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
2,223 mi / 3,578 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m.

CHS–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance2,223 mi / 3,578 km
Flight time4h 50m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: CHS
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Meadows Field take approximately 4h 50m. The route covers 2,223 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from CHS to BFL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, MSP, DFW, HCR and DEN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Charleston.
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 CHS to BFL

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHS to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to BFL ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,223 miles (3,578 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.