Flights from Bakersfield to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 6h 45m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 45m

Bakersfield to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey6h 45mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Columbia

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

BFL Denver (DEN) COU

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

Sat12:15 BFL15:21 DEN2h 54m connection18:15 DEN21:00 COUSkyWest

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 45m

BFL Dallas (DFW) COU

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Envoy Air

Sun06:00 BFL10:53 DFW4h 22m connection15:15 DFW16:37 COUAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air

2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 37m

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: 2,399 km1,490 miles
Journey time: 6h 45mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hColumbia vs Bakersfield
Currency in Columbia: USD
Airports: BFL → COU

Flights from Bakersfield to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Columbia?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Columbia?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,399 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Columbia?

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

Which airports serve Bakersfield and Columbia?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Columbia?

Columbia is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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