Bakersfield to Mesa flights
Mesa lies 695 km (432 mi) 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 38 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.
| Bakersfield | Mesa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 471,825 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | PHX, 17 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 85201–85277 |
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 Mesa
Mesa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 20 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 17 km (11 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 20 km (12 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Staying in Mesa
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Mesa. Of the 187 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (122). Across 40 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.4 out of 10. Guests have left 23,784 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Mesa from Bakersfield?
695 km (432 mi) in a straight line, east of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Mesa by air?
About 1 h 38 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 Mesa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to Mesa flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Mesa also has AZA.
Where can I stay in Mesa?
Our booking partner lists 236 places to stay in Mesa, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.