San Francisco to Bakersfield (SFO–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Francisco to Bakersfield
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 238 mi 1h 6m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

SFO–BFL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 238 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–BFL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 7 E75L 1h06 90% Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to BFL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
VNY ~2h 47m ONT ~4h 2m MSP ~9h 4m PHX ~16h 59m DEN ~17h 17m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
279
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
SFO → BFL
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
Return
BFL → SFO
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. SFO delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Bakersfield is 0 hours the same as San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · BFL: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
238 mi / 383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m.
Getting to SFO

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.

Facts

SFO–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance238 mi / 383 km
Flight time1h 6m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: SFO
Full nameSan Francisco International Airport
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SFO to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Meadows Field take approximately 1h 6m. The route covers 238 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SFO to BFL. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, ONT, MSP, PHX, DEN, DFW and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BFL to SFO 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 SFO to BFL

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SFO to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to BFL ranges from 1 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 238 miles (383 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.