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

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425 mi airlines 67/wk
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Flight Schedule 25 flights Verified 2h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1456
AA American
319
7:28 AM
MST T4
8:56 AM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1140
AA American
319
7:29 AM
MST T4
8:57 AM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4957
AA American
CR7
7:30 AM
MST T4
9:14 AM
PDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6394
AA American
CR9
10:04 AM
MST T4
11:44 AM
PDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6218+1
AA American
CR7
10:05 AM
MST T4
11:47 AM
PDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6235
AA American
CR9
2:33 PM
MST T4
4:12 PM
PDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4191
AA American
E75
2:38 PM
MST T4
4:06 PM
PDT
1h 28m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD6126+1
PD Porter Airlines
CR7
4:35 PM
MST T4
6:14 PM
PDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4995
AA American
CR7
4:54 PM
MST T4
6:31 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6237
AA American
E75
8:30 PM
MST T4
10:08 PM
PDT
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4222
AA American
E75
8:35 PM
MST T4
10:05 PM
PDT
1h 30m
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
AA3643
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
7:39 AM
MST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4923
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
PDT
7:42 AM
MST
1h 42m
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
AA6262
AA American
E75
6:00 AM
PDT
7:45 AM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
PD6112+1
PD Porter Airlines
CR9
6:14 AM
PDT
7:59 AM
MST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1456
AA American
319
9:37 AM
PDT
11:10 AM
MST
1h 33m
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
AA4957
AA American
CR7
9:46 AM
PDT
11:24 AM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6394
AA American
CR9
12:15 PM
PDT
1:57 PM
MST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6218+1
AA American
CR7
12:17 PM
PDT
1:55 PM
MST
1h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4191
AA American
E75
4:42 PM
PDT
6:21 PM
MST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6235
AA American
CR9
4:42 PM
PDT
6:24 PM
MST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA4995
AA American
CR7
7:02 PM
PDT
8:42 PM
MST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phoenix to Bakersfield
1 carrier, 67 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 67 Flights/wk 425 mi 1h 28m nonstop 10 1-stop hubs

PHX–BFL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 425 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 54 319, CR7, CR9, E75 1h28-1h44 100% Oneworld PD
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA, PD
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA, PD
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (54 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
10
flights
Tue
10
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
10
flights
Fri
10
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
67
Outbound / wk
72
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
339
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.

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 28m to 1h 44m.
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 28m to 1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights67 out / 72 return
1-stop connections10 hubs
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 approximately 1h 28m to 1h 44m. The route covers 425 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 67 nonstop flights per week from PHX to BFL. The return direction has about 72 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PSP, ONT, LAX, MSP, CVG, DFW, SFO, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

PHX to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHX to BFL ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 1 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 425 miles (684 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.