Bakersfield to Oakland flights
Oakland lies 397 km (246 mi) north-west 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 16 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 | Oakland | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 419,267 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | OAK, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 94601–94666 |
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 Oakland
Oakland is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,520-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 22 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 58 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 28 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 32 km), Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 22 km (14 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 58 km (36 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 28 km (17 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 32 km (20 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Stockton Metropolitan Airport (regional) | SCK | 91 km (57 mi) | 10,245 ft | 33 ft |
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Staying in Oakland
Our booking partner lists 524 places to stay in Oakland. Of the 364 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (170), and 4 are five-star. Across 44 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 20,728 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Oakland from Bakersfield?
397 km (246 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Oakland by air?
About 1 h 16 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 Oakland?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to Oakland flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK); Oakland also has SFO, SJC, CCR, SQL, SCK.
Where can I stay in Oakland?
Our booking partner lists 524 places to stay in Oakland, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- 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.