Denver to Bakersfield (DEN–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CM1026cs
CM Copa
E7W
11:28 AM
MDT
1:20 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4668+1
UA United
E75L
11:28 AM
MDT
1:20 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4672
UA United
E7W
7:05 PM
MDT
8:54 PM
PDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1322
UA United
319
7:15 PM
MDT
8:48 PM
PDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4676
UA United
E7W
8:25 PM
MDT
10:14 PM
PDT
2h 49m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA393
UA United
319
5:00 AM
PDT
8:28 AM
MDT
2h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4651
UA United
E7W
5:00 AM
PDT
8:36 AM
MDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1175cs
CM Copa
E7W
5:05 AM
PDT
8:42 AM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5839+1
UA United
E7W
6:17 AM
PDT
9:38 AM
MDT
2h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4702
UA United
E7W
12:30 PM
PDT
4:07 PM
MDT
2h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Denver to Bakersfield
1 carrier, 29 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 843 mi 2h 33m nonstop -1h behind 13 1-stop hubs

DEN–BFL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 843 miles in approximately 2h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DEN–BFL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: CM 22 319, E75L, E7W 2h33-2h52 100% Star Alliance CM
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (22 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DEN to BFL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
390
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Denver.
DEN: MDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
843 mi / 1,357 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m to 2h 52m.
Getting to DEN

RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.

DEN–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance843 mi / 1,357 km
Flight time2h 33m to 2h 52m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights29 out / 29 return
1-stop connections13 hubs
Origin: DEN
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 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 DEN to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from Denver International Airport to Meadows Field take approximately 2h 33m to 2h 52m. The route covers 843 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from DEN to BFL. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PSP, ONT, LAX, MSP, CVG, CHS, LGA, HCR, DFW, SFO, PHX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from BFL to DEN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DEN to BFL

Denver International Airport (DEN) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DEN to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to BFL ranges from 2 hours 33 minutes to 2 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.