Flights from Bakersfield to New York

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to New York. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 6h 17m door to door (26 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 17m

Bakersfield to New York at a glance

Fastest journey6h 17mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to New York

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) NYC

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

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN0h 45m connection09:45 DEN15:17 NYCUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 17m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) NYC

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX0h 48m connection08:30 PHX16:08 NYCAmerican Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 38m

BFL Dallas (DFW) NYC

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

Wed06:15 BFL11:08 DFW0h 52m connection12:00 DFW16:14 NYCAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 59m

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: 3,943 km2,449 miles
Journey time: 6h 17mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hNew York vs Bakersfield
Currency in New York: USD
Airports: BFL → EWR, JFK, LGA

Flights from Bakersfield to New York: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to New York?

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 New York?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,943 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and New York?

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 New York?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and New York?

New York is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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