Flights from Bakersfield to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 5h 21m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 21m

Bakersfield to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey5h 21mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Columbus

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) CMH

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

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN0h 45m connection09:45 DEN14:21 CMHUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 21m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) CMH

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

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX1h 18m connection09:00 PHX15:41 CMHAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 11m

BFL Dallas (DFW) CMH

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

Sat06:15 BFL11:08 DFW1h 52m connection13:00 DFW16:12 CMHAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 57m

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: 3,189 km1,980 miles
Journey time: 5h 21mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hColumbus vs Bakersfield
Currency in Columbus: USD
Airports: BFL → CMH, LCK

Flights from Bakersfield to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Columbus?

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

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,189 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Columbus?

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

Which airports serve Bakersfield and Columbus?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Columbus?

Columbus is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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