Miami to Bakersfield (MIA–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Miami to Bakersfield
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind 10 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MIA and BFL, connecting options are available through 10 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MIA to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
VNY ~7h 41m CHS ~8h 10m HCR ~8h 15m ONT ~8h 23m MSP ~9h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
367
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
MIA → BFL
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
85%
Return
BFL → MIA
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MIA delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Miami, it's 3:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Getting to MIA

Metrorail Orange Line runs from downtown Miami to the MIA station (15 min from Government Center, $2.25). The MIA Mover people mover connects Metrorail to the terminal; free. Tri-Rail commuter rail serves the airport from Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach ($3.75–6.90).Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Miami Beach, $10–20 from downtown.

Facts

MIA–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Miami to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections10 hubs
Origin: MIA
Full nameMiami International Airport
IATA / ICAOMIA / KMIA
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr55.9M
Elevation8 ft / 2 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 MIA to BFL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, CHS, HCR, ONT, MSP, DEN, PHX, SFO, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Miami.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.