Richmond to Bakersfield (RIC–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

RIC Airport Page →
2,305 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 5d 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 5 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 26m AAASQF → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bakersfield flights
DEN Denver 7h 28m EJAF9UA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield flights
SFO San Francisco 18h 3m EJAMX → UA San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~7h 8m SY → Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Bakersfield flights
PHX Phoenix ~8h 10m MX → AAPD Phoenix (PHX) to Bakersfield flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Richmond to Bakersfield
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,305 mi 4h 39m nonstop -3h behind

RIC–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 RIC to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
CVG ~7h 8m DFW ~7h 26m DEN ~7h 28m PHX ~8h 10m SFO ~18h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
118
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
RIC → BFL
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
BFL → RIC
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RIC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Richmond, it's 3:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
2,305 mi / 3,709 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 39m gate to gate.
Facts

RIC–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Richmond to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance2,305 mi / 3,709 km
Flight time4h 39m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RIC
Full nameRichmond International Airport
IATA / ICAORIC / KRIC
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation167 ft / 51 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 RIC to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from Richmond International Airport to Meadows Field take about 4h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 2,305 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Denver and San Francisco.
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Richmond.
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 RIC to BFL

Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RIC to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RIC to BFL is about 4 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,305 miles (3,709 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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