Flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 4h 15m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 15m

Bakersfield to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 15mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Des Moines

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) DSM

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

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN0h 45m connection09:45 DEN12:15 DSMUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 15m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) DSM

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

Sat06:30 BFL07:42 PHX0h 48m connection08:30 PHX13:04 DSMAmerican Airlines

5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 34m

BFL Dallas (DFW) DSM

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines

Mon06:15 BFL11:08 DFW2h 22m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 52m

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: 2,306 km1,432 miles
Journey time: 4h 15mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hDes Moines vs Bakersfield
Currency in Des Moines: USD
Airports: BFL → DSM

Flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines?

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 Des Moines?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,306 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Des Moines?

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 Des Moines?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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