San Francisco to Bakersfield (SFO–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–BFL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 238 miles in approximately 1h 27m. Beyond nonstop, 13 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | E7W | 1h27 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Bakersfield from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→BFL | SJC→BFL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 27m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · BFL: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
SFO–BFL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to BFL
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SFO to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to BFL ranges from 1 hours 27 minutes. The route covers a distance of 238 miles (383 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
13 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC).