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Flights from Charleston to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Charleston to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 6h 49m door to door (17 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 49m
CHSBFLDEN

Charleston to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey6h 49mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Charleston 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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CHS Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue16:45 CHS18:06 DEN1h 09m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 49m
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CHS Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon16:00 CHS17:26 DFW1h 34m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 04m
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CHS Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~8h 09m
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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
3,588 km2,228 miles
Journey time
6h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Charleston
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
CHS → BFL

Flights from Charleston to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Charleston to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas and Los Angeles. 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 Charleston to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,588 km.
Where do you change planes between Charleston and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Charleston and Bakersfield?
Charleston: Charleston International Airport (CHS). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Charleston and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Charleston.

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