Bakersfield to San Diego flights
San Diego lies 341 km (212 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 11 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 | San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | SAN, 3 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 92101–92199 |
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 San Diego
San Diego is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Diego International Airport (SAN), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,401 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ, 27 km), McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD, 47 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego International Airport | SAN | 3 km (2 mi) | 9,401 ft | 17 ft |
| General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport | TIJ | 27 km (17 mi) | 9,711 ft | 489 ft |
| McClellan-Palomar Airport (regional) | CLD | 47 km (29 mi) | 4,897 ft | 331 ft |
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Staying in San Diego
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Common questions
How far is San Diego from Bakersfield?
341 km (212 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to San Diego by air?
About 1 h 11 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 San Diego?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to San Diego flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN); San Diego also has TIJ, CLD.
Where can I stay in San Diego?
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Where these facts come from
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- 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.