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Flights from Birmingham to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 6h 34m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 34m
BHMBFLDEN

Birmingham to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey6h 34mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Birmingham to Bakersfield

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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BHM Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri15:45 BHM17:33 DEN1h 27m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLUnited Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 34m
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BHM Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon11:00 BHM12:21 PHX4h 39m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLSouthwest Airlines + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 15m
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BHM Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:30 BHM09:12 DFW9h 48m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 34m
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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
2,948 km1,831 miles
Journey time
6h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hBakersfield vs Birmingham
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
BHM → BFL

Flights from Birmingham to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Birmingham to Bakersfield?
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 Birmingham to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,948 km.
Where do you change planes between Birmingham and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas (DFW). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Birmingham and Bakersfield?
Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Birmingham and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Birmingham.

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