Flights from Bakersfield to Minneapolis

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Minneapolis. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 4h 29m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 29m

Bakersfield to Minneapolis at a glance

Fastest journey4h 29mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Minneapolis

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) MSP

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

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN0h 45m connection09:45 DEN12:29 MSPUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 29m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) MSP

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

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX0h 48m connection08:30 PHX13:20 MSPAmerican Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 50m

BFL Dallas (DFW) MSP

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

Mon06:15 BFL11:08 DFW0h 52m connection12:00 DFW14:09 MSPAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 54m

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: 2,421 km1,503 miles
Journey time: 4h 29mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hMinneapolis vs Bakersfield
Currency in Minneapolis: USD
Airports: BFL → MSP

Flights from Bakersfield to Minneapolis: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,421 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Minneapolis?

Minneapolis is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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