Flights from Bakersfield to Austin

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Austin. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 4h 45m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 45m

Bakersfield to Austin at a glance

Fastest journey4h 45mVia Phoenix, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Austin

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BFL Phoenix (PHX) AUS

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX1h 18m connection09:00 PHX13:15 AUSAmerican Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 45m

BFL Denver (DEN) AUS

Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN0h 45m connection09:45 DEN12:49 AUSUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 49m

BFL Dallas (DFW) AUS

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air

Fri06:00 BFL10:53 DFW1h 52m connection12:45 DFW13:35 AUSAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 35m

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: 2,063 km1,281 miles
Journey time: 4h 45mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hAustin vs Bakersfield
Currency in Austin: USD
Airports: BFL → AUS

Flights from Bakersfield to Austin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Austin?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Denver and Dallas. 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 Bakersfield to Austin?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,063 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Austin?

The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Bakersfield and Austin?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Austin?

Austin is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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