Los Angeles to Bakersfield (LAX–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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109 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 6 hubs
SFO San Francisco 3h 36m AAAFAM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield flights
PHX Phoenix 3h 52m AAACAF → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Bakersfield flights
DEN Denver 6h 5m AAACAF → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 16m 5YAAAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bakersfield flights
GRK Fort Cavazos ~8h 30m → KG Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Bakersfield flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~9h 41m 3SAFDL → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Bakersfield flights
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Los Angeles to Bakersfield
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
109 mi 0h 36m nonstop

LAX–BFL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
SFO ~3h 36m PHX ~3h 52m DEN ~6h 5m DFW ~7h 16m GRK ~8h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
464
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
LAX → BFL
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
BFL → LAX
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bakersfield from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Meadows Field.
Metric LAX→BFL SNA→BFL ONT→BFL
Distance from LAX – 36 mi 47 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 0h 36m 0h 47m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 74% – –
Santa Ana (SNA) to Bakersfield flights · Ontario (ONT) to Bakersfield flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Bakersfield flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Meadows Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bakersfield is 0 hours the same as Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
109 mi / 176 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 36m gate to gate.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Facts

LAX–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance109 mi / 176 km
Flight time0h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 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 LAX to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Meadows Field take about 0h 36m gate to gate. The route covers 109 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
Yes, return flights from BFL to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, ONT and PSP. 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 LAX to BFL

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LAX to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to BFL is about 0 hours 36 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and Palm Springs (PSP).