Dallas-Fort Worth to Bakersfield (DFW–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AA1513
AA American
320
4:29 PM
CDT
5:45 PM
PDT
3h 16m
50%
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AA1110
AA American
320
10:55 PM
CDT TC
12:14 AM+1
PDT
3h 19m
50%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA1087+1
AA American
320
7:00 AM
PDT
12:18 PM
CDT
3h 18m
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QR2269cs
QR Qatar
320
7:00 AM
PDT
12:18 PM
CDT
3h 18m
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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
PHX Phoenix 4h 47m AAAYBA → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Bakersfield flights
LAX Los Angeles 5h 4m AAAFAM → UA Los Angeles (LAX) to Bakersfield flights
DEN Denver 5h 31m AAACAV → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 1m AAACAY → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield flights
ONT Ontario ~5h 35m AABAF9 → PCM Ontario (ONT) to Bakersfield flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Bakersfield
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,268 mi 3h 18m nonstop -2h behind

DFW–BFL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,268 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DFW–BFL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 320 3h16-3h19 73% Oneworld –
QR Qatar Airways 0 – – 73% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to BFL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
PHX ~4h 47m LAX ~5h 4m DEN ~5h 31m ONT ~5h 35m SFO ~6h 1m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
515
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
DFW → BFL
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Return
BFL → DFW
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bakersfield from Dallas-Fort Worth

Nearby airports with service to Meadows Field.
Metric DFW→BFL GRK→BFL
Distance from DFW – 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 14 1
Flight time 3h 18m 2h 52m
Departure OTP 73% –
Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Bakersfield flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to Meadows Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 4:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 18m gate to gate.
Getting to DFW

DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.

Facts

DFW–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance1,268 mi / 2,041 km
Flight time3h 18m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DFW to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Meadows Field take about 3h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 1,268 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DFW to BFL: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Denver.
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from BFL to DFW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRK. 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.

Flights from DFW to BFL

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

DFW to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DFW to BFL is about 3 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,268 miles (2,041 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Los Angeles and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Cavazos (GRK).