Minneapolis to Bakersfield (MSP–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MSP Airport Page →
1,504 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3mos 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
PHX Phoenix 5h 40m AAAFAM → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Bakersfield flights
DEN Denver 5h 51m ACAFCM → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield flights
SFO San Francisco 6h 34m AFCADL → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 37m AAAFAM → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bakersfield flights
GRK Fort Cavazos ~6h 49m → KG Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Bakersfield flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~7h 44m AFDLKE → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Bakersfield flights
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Minneapolis to Bakersfield
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,504 mi 3h 52m nonstop -2h behind

MSP–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 MSP to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
PHX ~5h 40m DEN ~5h 51m SFO ~6h 34m DFW ~6h 37m GRK ~6h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
369
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
MSP → BFL
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
76%
Return
BFL → MSP
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSP delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
MSP: CDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Minneapolis, it's 4:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
1,504 mi / 2,420 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m gate to gate.
Getting to MSP

Metro Blue Line light rail runs from downtown Minneapolis (Warehouse District/Hennepin station) to T1-Lindbergh in 25–28 minutes ($2.50). The line also connects the Mall of America (Bloomington) in 13 minutes to the same station. T2-Humphrey (primarily Sun Country and charter flights) requires a free shuttle from T1 or a direct Blue Line stop at the Terminal 2-Humphrey station.Taxis and ride-hails from downtown Minneapolis cost $25–40 and take 15–30 minutes. The airport is conveniently close to both downtowns; St. Paul is 10–15 minutes by car.

Facts

MSP–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Minneapolis to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance1,504 mi / 2,420 km
Flight time3h 52m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSP
Full nameMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field
IATA / ICAOMSP / KMSP
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr36.1M
Elevation841 ft / 256 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 MSP to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field to Meadows Field take about 3h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 1,504 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and San Francisco.
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
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 MSP to BFL

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSP to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSP to BFL is about 3 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,504 miles (2,420 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Denver and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.