Flights from Bakersfield to Houston

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Houston. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Phoenix, about 4h 36m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 36m

Bakersfield to Houston at a glance

Fastest journey4h 36mVia Dallas, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Houston

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

BFL Dallas (DFW) HOU

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways

Wed06:15 BFL11:08 DFW0h 52m connection12:00 DFW12:51 HOUAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 36m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) HOU

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

Sat06:30 BFL07:42 PHX1h 03m connection08:45 PHX13:17 HOUAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 47m

BFL Denver (DEN) HOU

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

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN1h 15m connection10:15 DEN13:24 HOUUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 24m

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: 2,295 km1,425 miles
Journey time: 4h 36mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hHouston vs Bakersfield
Currency in Houston: USD
Airports: BFL → IAH, HOU

Flights from Bakersfield to Houston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Houston?

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

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,295 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Houston?

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

Which airports serve Bakersfield and Houston?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Houston?

Houston is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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