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Flights from Bakersfield to Kansas City

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Kansas City. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 4h 27m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 27m
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Bakersfield to Kansas City at a glance

Fastest journey4h 27mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Kansas City

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

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BFL Denver (DEN) MKC
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN1h 00m connection10:00 DEN12:27 MKCUnited Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 27m
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BFL Phoenix (PHX) MKC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX1h 03m connection08:45 PHX13:12 MKCAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 42m
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BFL Dallas (DFW) MKC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat06:15 BFL11:08 DFW1h 07m connection12:15 DFW13:37 MKCAmerican Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m
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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
2,196 km1,364 miles
Journey time
4h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hKansas City vs Bakersfield
Currency in Kansas City
USD
Airports
BFL → MCI

Flights from Bakersfield to Kansas City: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Kansas City?
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 Kansas City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,196 km.
Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Kansas City?
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 Kansas City?
Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Kansas City: Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Kansas City?
Kansas City is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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