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

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843 mi airlines 21/wk
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CM1026
CM Copa
E75L
11:32 AM
MDT
1:24 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4668
UA United
E75L
11:32 AM
MDT
1:24 PM
PDT
2h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4672
UA United
E75L
7:10 PM
MDT
9:03 PM
PDT
2h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5839
UA United
E7W
5:05 AM
PDT
8:38 AM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CM1175
CM Copa
E75L
5:05 AM
PDT
8:38 AM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4702
UA United
CR7
1:00 PM
PDT
4:33 PM
MDT
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Denver to Bakersfield
2 carriers, 21 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 21 Flights/wk 843 mi 2h 52m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

DEN–BFL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 843 miles in approximately 2h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 8 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 14 E75L 2h52-2h53 73% Star Alliance
CM Copa Airlines 7 E75L 2h52 73% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – CM, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CM + UA (21 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
21
Outbound / wk
21
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DEN to BFL.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
365
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
DEN → BFL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
BFL → DEN
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →

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 52m to 2h 53m.
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 52m to 2h 53m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights21 out / 21 return
1-stop connections8 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 52m to 2h 53m. The route covers 843 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Copa Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 21 nonstop flights per week from DEN to BFL. The return direction has about 21 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ONT, MSP, CHS, PHX, SFO, DFW 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 Copa Airlines and United Airlines. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DEN to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DEN to BFL ranges from 2 hours 52 minutes to 2 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 843 miles (1,357 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.