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Flights from Albuquerque to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from Albuquerque to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Los Angeles, about 3h 30m door to door (79 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 30m
Albuquerque to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey3h 30mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Albuquerque to Bakersfield
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ABQ Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sun09:00 ABQ09:06 PHX1h 09m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
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ABQ Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon07:30 ABQ08:20 LAX2h 10m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLSouthwest Airlines + SkyWest
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ABQ Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat16:45 ABQ17:54 DEN1h 21m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,123 km697 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hBakersfield vs Albuquerque
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- ABQ → BFL
Flights from Albuquerque to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Los Angeles and Denver. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Albuquerque to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,123 km.
Where do you change planes between Albuquerque and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Los Angeles (LAX) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Albuquerque and Bakersfield?
Albuquerque: Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Albuquerque and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Albuquerque.





