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Flights from Bakersfield to Richmond

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Richmond. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 5h 54m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 54m
BFLRICDEN

Bakersfield to Richmond at a glance

Fastest journey5h 54mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Richmond

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) RIC
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN0h 45m connection09:45 DEN14:54 RICUnited Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 54m
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BFL Dallas (DFW) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu06:00 BFL10:53 DFW3h 52m connection14:45 DFW18:19 RICAmerican Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 19m
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BFL Phoenix (PHX) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~8h 18m
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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
3,696 km2,295 miles
Journey time
5h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
+3hRichmond vs Bakersfield
Currency in Richmond
USD
Airports
BFL → RIC

Flights from Bakersfield to Richmond: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Richmond?
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 Richmond?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,696 km.
Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Richmond?
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 Richmond?
Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).
What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Richmond?
Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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