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Flights from Cleveland to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Cleveland to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 6h 30m door to door (54 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 30m
CLEBFLDEN

Cleveland to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey6h 30mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Cleveland to Bakersfield

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

1
CLE Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat08:00 CLE09:05 PHX1h 10m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 30m
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CLE Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat17:00 CLE18:01 DEN1h 14m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
32 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 34m
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3
CLE Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon15:30 CLE17:03 DFW1h 57m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 34m
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CLE Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~7h 50m
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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
3,295 km2,046 miles
Journey time
6h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Cleveland
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
CLE → BFL

Flights from Cleveland to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cleveland to Bakersfield?
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 Cleveland to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,295 km.
Where do you change planes between Cleveland and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cleveland and Bakersfield?
Cleveland: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Cleveland and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Cleveland.

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