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

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Dallas-Fort Worth to Bakersfield
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,268 mi 3h 24m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

DFW–BFL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,268 miles in approximately 3h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 8 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 68% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
ONT ~5h 51m MSP ~7h 49m CHS ~8h 55m HCR ~13h 53m PHX ~17h 37m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
357
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
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Return
BFL → DFW
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DFW delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: MDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 5:00 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-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: DFW
Full nameDallas Fort Worth International Airport
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DFW to BFL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ONT, MSP, CHS, HCR, PHX, SFO, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bakersfield is 1 hour 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. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly 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 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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