Flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 5h 55m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 55m

Bakersfield to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey5h 55mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to New Orleans

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) MSY

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

Sat05:15 BFL08:15 DEN1h 30m connection09:45 DEN13:10 MSYUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 55m

BFL Dallas (DFW) MSY

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

Mon06:15 BFL11:08 DFW2h 22m connection13:30 DFW14:43 MSYAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 28m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) MSY

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

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX3h 33m connection11:15 PHX16:01 MSYAmerican Airlines + Southwest Airlines

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 31m

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: 2,765 km1,717 miles
Journey time: 5h 55mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hNew Orleans vs Bakersfield
Currency in New Orleans: USD
Airports: BFL → MSY

Flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans?

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

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,765 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and New Orleans?

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

Which airports serve Bakersfield and New Orleans?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and New Orleans?

New Orleans is 2 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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