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

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E75L
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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 4 hubs
SFO San Francisco 3h 34m AAAFAM → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield flights
PHX Phoenix 3h 55m AAACAF → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Bakersfield flights
DEN Denver 5h 55m AAACAF → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 25m AAAFAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bakersfield flights
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Los Angeles to Bakersfield
3 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 109 mi 0h 57m nonstop

LAX–BFL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 0h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–BFL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E75L 0h57 66% Star Alliance –
AA American Airlines 0 – – 66% Oneworld –
OO SkyWest Airlines 0 – – 66% – –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
Unaffiliated: OO (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX 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 LAX to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
SFO ~3h 34m PHX ~3h 55m DEN ~5h 55m DFW ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
447
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
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Return
BFL → LAX
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
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 3 1 2
Weekly flights 7 – –
Flight time 0h 57m 0h 47m 1h
Departure OTP 66% – –
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 57m 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 57m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
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 57m gate to gate. The route covers 109 miles.
3 airlines operate flights from LAX to BFL: United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
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 San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BFL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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 by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LAX to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LAX to BFL is about 0 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

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).