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

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QR7871
QR Qatar
320
8:09 PM
CDT
9:33 PM
PDT
3h 24m
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AA1110
AA American
320
8:09 PM
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9:33 PM
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3h 24m
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QR2269
QR Qatar
320
6:00 AM
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11:15 AM
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3h 15m
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AA1087
AA American
320
6:00 AM
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11:15 AM
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3h 15m
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Dallas-Fort Worth to Bakersfield
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,268 mi 3h 24m nonstop -2h behind 14 1-stop hubs

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 24m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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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 7 320 3h24 79% Oneworld –
QR Qatar Airways 7 320 3h24 79% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA, QR
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
14
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
385
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.
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 24m.
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 24m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
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 approximately 3h 24m. The route covers 1,268 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from DFW to BFL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PSP, VNY, ONT, LAX, SJC, MSP, CVG, CHS, LGA, HCR, SFO, DEN, PHX and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 ranges from 3 hours 24 minutes. 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

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