Bakersfield to San Mateo flights
San Mateo lies 383 km (238 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 14 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 Mateo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 373,640 | 103,536 |
| Elevation | 130 m (427 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | BFL, 8 km out | SFO, 8 km out |
| Postal codes | 93301–93390 | 94401–94497 |
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 Mateo
San Mateo is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,870-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 20 km), Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC, 41 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 9 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 53 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 20 km (12 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 41 km (25 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 9 km (6 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 53 km (33 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is San Mateo from Bakersfield?
383 km (238 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bakersfield.
How long does it take to get from Bakersfield to San Mateo by air?
About 1 h 14 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 Mateo?
No, both are on America/Los_Angeles at the moment.
Which airports are used for Bakersfield to San Mateo flights?
Typically Meadows Field (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO); San Mateo also has OAK, SJC, SQL, CCR.
Where these facts come from
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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.