Bakersfield to Costa Mesa flights
Costa Mesa lies 217 km (135 mi) south-east of Bakersfield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 2 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Bakersfield | Costa Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 113,204 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | SNA, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 92626–92628 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Bakersfield
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.
Arriving in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 5,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 29 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 55 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 56 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 74 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 6 km (4 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 29 km (18 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 55 km (34 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 56 km (35 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 74 km (46 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Costa Mesa from Bakersfield?
217 km (135 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Costa Mesa by air?
About 1 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bakersfield and Costa Mesa?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to Costa Mesa flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA); Costa Mesa also has LGB, ONT, LAX, BUR, SBD.
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.