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Flights from Columbus to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 6h 15m door to door (40 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 15m
CMHBFLDEN

Columbus to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey6h 15mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat08:15 CMH09:08 PHX1h 07m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 15m
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CMH Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sat17:15 CMH18:08 DEN1h 07m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 19m
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CMH Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon16:00 CMH17:17 DFW1h 43m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 04m
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CMH Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~7h 43m
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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
3,189 km1,980 miles
Journey time
6h 15mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Columbus
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → BFL

Flights from Columbus to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus 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 Columbus to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,189 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus 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 Columbus and Bakersfield?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Columbus.

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