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Flights from Atlanta to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Atlanta to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Phoenix, about 6h 19m door to door (158 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 19m
ATLBFLDEN

Atlanta to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey6h 19mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Atlanta 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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ATL Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu17:00 ATL18:07 DFW1h 08m connection19:15 DFW20:19 BFLAmerican Airlines
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 19m
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ATL Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat07:45 ATL08:38 PHX1h 37m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 45m
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ATL Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue16:45 ATL17:45 DEN1h 30m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
87 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 49m
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ATL Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon07:00 ATL08:21 LAX2h 09m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLDelta Air Lines + SkyWest
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 14m
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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
3,160 km1,962 miles
Journey time
6h 19mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Atlanta
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
ATL, PDK → BFL

Flights from Atlanta to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Atlanta to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Phoenix 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 Atlanta to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,160 km.
Where do you change planes between Atlanta and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN) and Los Angeles (LAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Atlanta and Bakersfield?
Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Atlanta.

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