Flights to Bakersfield
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Bakersfield is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Meadows Field (BFL), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 10,849-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows Field (regional) | BFL | 8 km (5 mi) | 10,849 ft | 510 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 10,849 ft, BFL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 510 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Bakersfield
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield to Los Angeles | United States | 163 km (101 mi) | about 58 min |
| Bakersfield to Tijuana | Mexico | 369 km (230 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Bakersfield to Phoenix | United States | 672 km (417 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Bakersfield to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 1,232 km (765 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Bakersfield to San Diego | United States | 341 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Bakersfield to Mexicali | Mexico | 448 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Bakersfield to San Jose | United States | 338 km (210 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Bakersfield to Chihuahua | Mexico | 1,429 km (888 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Bakersfield to San Francisco | United States | 404 km (251 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Bakersfield to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Bakersfield to Seattle | United States | 1,388 km (862 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Bakersfield to Denver | United States | 1,327 km (825 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Bakersfield to El Paso | United States | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Bakersfield to Portland | United States | 1,170 km (727 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Bakersfield to Las Vegas | United States | 361 km (225 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Bakersfield to Albuquerque | United States | 1,123 km (698 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Bakersfield to Tucson | United States | 825 km (513 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| Bakersfield to Fresno | United States | 167 km (104 mi) | about 58 min |
| Bakersfield to Sacramento | United States | 419 km (260 mi) | about 1 h 17 min |
| Bakersfield to Long Beach | United States | 194 km (121 mi) | about 1 h |
| Bakersfield to Mesa | United States | 695 km (432 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Bakersfield to Colorado Springs | United States | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Bakersfield to Shanghai | China | 10,285 km (6,391 mi) | about 13 h 56 min |
| Bakersfield to Chongqing | China | 11,361 km (7,059 mi) | about 15 h 19 min |
| Bakersfield to Chengdu | China | 11,401 km (7,084 mi) | about 15 h 22 min |
| Bakersfield to Beijing | China | 9,903 km (6,154 mi) | about 13 h 27 min |
| Bakersfield to Guangzhou | China | 11,497 km (7,144 mi) | about 15 h 29 min |
| Bakersfield to Shenzhen | China | 11,488 km (7,139 mi) | about 15 h 29 min |
| Bakersfield to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,913 km (6,781 mi) | about 14 h 44 min |
| Bakersfield to Tianjin | China | 9,921 km (6,165 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Bakersfield?
Meadows Field (BFL) is the closest large airport at 8 km (5 mi). It is the only one with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How far is BFL from Bakersfield city centre?
8 km (5 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Bakersfield on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.