San Jose to Bakersfield (SJC–BFL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Jose to Bakersfield
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 208 mi 1h nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SJC and BFL, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SJC to BFL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
182
Candidates
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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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bakersfield from San Jose

Nearby airports with service to Meadows Field.
Metric SJC→BFL SFO→BFL
Distance from SJC – 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 14
Flight time 1h 1h 27m
Departure OTP 100% –
San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield flights
Airports within 200 miles of SJC with service to Meadows Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 6:00 PM in Bakersfield.
Distance & Flight Time
208 mi / 335 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Facts

SJC–BFL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Jose to Bakersfield route.
Route details
Distance208 mi / 335 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SJC
Full nameNorman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport
IATA / ICAOSJC / KSJC
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr11.6M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 SJC to BFL flights.
Nonstop flights from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport to Meadows Field take approximately 1h. The route covers 208 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SJC to BFL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through VNY, PSP, ONT, LAX, SFO, MSP, LGA, HCR, DFW, PHX, DEN and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BFL to SJC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SFO. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SJC to BFL

Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Meadows Field (BFL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SJC to BFL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SJC to BFL ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 208 miles (335 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 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 Francisco (SFO).