Flights from Bakersfield to Washington

There are no direct flights from Bakersfield to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 6h 08m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 08m

Bakersfield to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey6h 08mVia Phoenix, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Bakersfield to Washington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

BFL Phoenix (PHX) WAS

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines

Mon06:30 BFL07:42 PHX0h 48m connection08:30 PHX15:38 WASAmerican Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 08m

BFL Denver (DEN) WAS

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

Thu06:00 BFL09:00 DEN1h 30m connection10:30 DEN15:40 WASUnited Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 40m

BFL Dallas (DFW) WAS

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

Thu06:00 BFL10:53 DFW2h 52m connection13:45 DFW17:26 WASAmerican Airlines

6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 26m

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: 3,709 km2,303 miles
Journey time: 6h 08mon current schedules
Time difference: +3hWashington vs Bakersfield
Currency in Washington: USD
Airports: BFL → IAD, DCA

Flights from Bakersfield to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bakersfield to Washington?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Denver 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 Washington?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,709 km.

Where do you change planes between Bakersfield and Washington?

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

Which airports serve Bakersfield and Washington?

Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Washington?

Washington is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield.

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