Flights from Bakersfield to Detroit

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 5h 20m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 20m

Bakersfield to Detroit at a glance

Fastest journey5h 20mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Detroit

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) DTT

Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN0h 45m connection09:45 DEN14:20 DTTUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 20m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) DTT

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines

Sat06:30 BFL07:42 PHX0h 48m connection08:30 PHX15:08 DTTAmerican Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 38m

BFL Dallas (DFW) DTT

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines

Mon06:15 BFL11:08 DFW0h 52m connection12:00 DFW15:23 DTTAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 08m

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: 3,184 km1,977 miles
Journey time: 5h 20mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hDetroit vs Bakersfield
Currency in Detroit: USD
Airports: BFL → DTW

Flights from Bakersfield to Detroit: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Detroit?

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 Detroit?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,184 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Detroit?

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 Detroit?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Detroit?

Detroit is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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