New York to Bakersfield (LGA–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

LGA Airport Page →
2,457 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 3 1-stop flights Verified 1mo 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 3 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 8m AAAMAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bakersfield flights
DEN Denver 8h 13m DLUAWN → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~8h 12m AFDLWS → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Bakersfield flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New York to Bakersfield
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,457 mi 5h 37m nonstop -3h behind

LGA–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 LGA to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
DFW ~8h 8m CVG ~8h 12m DEN ~8h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
212
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
LGA → BFL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
BFL → LGA
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. LGA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind New York.
LGA: EDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 3:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
2,457 mi / 3,954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 37m gate to gate.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.

Facts

LGA–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance2,457 mi / 3,954 km
Flight time5h 37m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 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 LGA to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Meadows Field take about 5h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 2,457 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth and Denver.
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from BFL to LGA 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 LGA to BFL

LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LGA to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LGA to BFL is about 5 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,457 miles (3,954 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.