San Francisco to Bakersfield (SFO–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–BFL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 238 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 14 | E7W | 1h24-1h26 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Bakersfield from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→BFL | OAK→BFL | SJC→BFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 0h 46m | 1h |
| Departure OTP | 83% | – | – |
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, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest 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 is about 1 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 238 miles (383 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK) and San Jose (SJC).