Bakersfield to Salinas flights
Salinas lies 278 km (173 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 6 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 | Salinas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 157,380 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | SJC, 80 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 93901–93915 |
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 Salinas
Salinas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 80 km (50 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 20 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 80 km (50 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| Monterey Regional Airport (regional) | MRY | 20 km (12 mi) | 7,175 ft | 257 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Salinas from Bakersfield?
278 km (173 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to Salinas by air?
About 1 h 6 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 Salinas?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to Salinas flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC); Salinas also has MRY.
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.