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

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425 mi airlines 42/wk
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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA4957
AA American
CR7
7:30 AM
MST T4
9:14 AM
PDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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AA4943
AA American
E75
7:38 AM
MST T4
9:28 AM
PDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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AA6218
AA American
CR9
10:24 AM
MST T4
12:10 PM
PDT
1h 46m
M T W T F S S
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AA4995
AA American
CR7
4:52 PM
MST T4
6:29 PM
PDT
1h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6356
AA American
CR7
6:54 PM
MST T4
8:16 PM
PDT
1h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6342
AA American
CR7
9:14 PM
MST T4
10:49 PM
PDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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AA4923
AA American
CR7
6:00 AM
PDT
7:42 AM
MST
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AA4905
AA American
CR7
6:10 AM
PDT
8:55 AM
MST
1h 45m
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
AA4943
AA American
E75
9:58 AM
PDT
11:42 AM
MST
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA6218
AA American
CR9
12:40 PM
PDT
2:20 PM
MST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AA6356
AA American
CR7
6:44 PM
PDT
8:27 PM
MST
1h 43m
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, 42 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 42 Flights/wk 425 mi 1h 22m nonstop 7 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 22m. Beyond nonstop, 7 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 42 CR7, CR9, E75 1h22-1h50 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – AA
CR9 Bombardier CRJ-900 – AA
E75 Embraer E175 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (42 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
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
42
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHX to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
318
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
BFL → PHX
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
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 22m to 1h 50m.
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 22m to 1h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights42 out / 48 return
1-stop connections7 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 22m to 1h 50m. The route covers 425 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 42 nonstop flights per week from PHX to BFL. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ONT, MSP, SFO, DEN, DFW 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 42 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 22 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 425 miles (684 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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