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Flights from Bakersfield to Tampa

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Tampa. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 6h 04m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 04m

Bakersfield to Tampa at a glance

Fastest journey6h 04mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Tampa

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) TPA

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

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN0h 45m connection09:45 DEN15:04 TPAUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 04m

BFL Dallas (DFW) TPA

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

Tue06:00 BFL10:53 DFW1h 22m connection12:15 DFW15:29 TPAAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 29m

BFL Phoenix (PHX) TPA

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

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX1h 18m connection09:00 PHX16:02 TPAAmerican Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 32m

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: 3,535 km2,195 miles
Journey time: 6h 04mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hTampa vs Bakersfield
Currency in Tampa: USD
Airports: BFL → TPA, PIE

Flights from Bakersfield to Tampa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Tampa?

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 Tampa?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,535 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Tampa?

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 Tampa?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Tampa?

Tampa is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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