Phoenix to Bakersfield (PHX–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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425 mi airlines charter/private 51/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 19 flights Verified 23m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA948
AA American
319
7:27 AM
MST T4
8:57 AM
PDT
1h 30m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3804
AA American
E75
7:27 AM
MST T4
9:01 AM
PDT
1h 34m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1140
AA American
319
7:29 AM
MST T4
8:57 AM
PDT
1h 28m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6394
AA American
CR9
10:04 AM
MST T4
11:43 AM
PDT
1h 39m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2330
AA American
320
10:25 AM
MST T4
11:55 AM
PDT
1h 30m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6235
AA American
CR7
2:38 PM
MST T4
4:12 PM
PDT
1h 34m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3565
AA American
E75
2:50 PM
MST T4
4:15 PM
PDT
1h 25m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD6126+2
PD Porter Airlines
CR7
4:52 PM
MST T4
6:29 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1456
AA American
319
8:38 PM
MST T4
10:05 PM
PDT
1h 27m
35%
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD6250+1
PD Porter Airlines
CR9
9:14 PM
MST T4
10:49 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD6112+2
PD Porter Airlines
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
7:39 AM
MST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3184
AA American
319
6:00 AM
PDT
7:36 AM
MST
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1140
AA American
319
9:37 AM
PDT
11:10 AM
MST
1h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA948
AA American
319
9:37 AM
PDT
11:11 AM
MST
1h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3804
AA American
E75
9:37 AM
PDT
11:13 AM
MST
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6394
AA American
CR9
12:14 PM
PDT
1:56 PM
MST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2330
AA American
320
12:40 PM
PDT
2:15 PM
MST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6235
AA American
CR7
4:42 PM
PDT
6:25 PM
MST
1h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3565
AA American
E75
4:46 PM
PDT
6:25 PM
MST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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 5 hubs
SFO San Francisco 4h 13m AAACAZ UA San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m AAACAS CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 47m AAAYBA AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bakersfield flights
ONT Ontario ~3h 45m AAPDWN Ontario (ONT) to Bakersfield flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~8h 55m AAGBSY Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Bakersfield flights
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Phoenix to Bakersfield
1 carrier, 51 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 425 mi 1h 32m nonstop

PHX–BFL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 425 miles in approximately 1h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHX–BFL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines Also: PD 41 319, 320, CR7, CR9, E75 1h25-1h39 72% Oneworld PD
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, PD
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, PD
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (41 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, PHX to BFL direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
51
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
301
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHX → BFL
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
BFL → PHX
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. PHX delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bakersfield is 0 hours the same as Phoenix.
PHX: MST · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
425 mi / 684 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 32m gate to gate.
Getting to PHX

Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.

PHX–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phoenix to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance425 mi / 684 km
Flight time1h 32m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights51 out / 46 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PHX
IATA / ICAOPHX / KPHX
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
Passengers/yr51.2M
Elevation1,135 ft / 346 m
Destination: BFL
Full nameMeadows Field
IATA / ICAOBFL / KBFL
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation510 ft / 155 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHX to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Meadows Field take about 1h 32m gate to gate. The route covers 425 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PHX to BFL: American Airlines.
This route has frequent 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, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from BFL to PHX 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 PHX to BFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to BFL is about 1 hours 32 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 425 miles (684 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 97 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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