Flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 5h 16m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 16m

Bakersfield to Indianapolis at a glance

Fastest journey5h 16mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Indianapolis

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) IND

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

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN1h 00m connection10:00 DEN14:16 INDUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 16m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) IND

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

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX1h 03m connection08:45 PHX15:00 INDAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 30m

BFL Dallas (DFW) IND

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

Mon06:15 BFL11:08 DFW2h 22m connection13:30 DFW16:24 INDAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 09m

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: 2,920 km1,813 miles
Journey time: 5h 16mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hIndianapolis vs Bakersfield
Currency in Indianapolis: USD
Airports: BFL → IND

Flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,920 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Indianapolis?

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 Indianapolis?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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