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Flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Dallas, about 5h 30m door to door (44 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 30m
DSMBFLDEN

Des Moines to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey5h 30mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines 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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DSM Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri14:45 DSM15:33 PHX1h 27m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLAmerican Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 30m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon16:15 DSM18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 49m
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DSM Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri14:30 DSM15:11 DEN3h 49m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLFrontier Airlines + United Airlines
28 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 49m
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DSM Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~5h 37m
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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
2,306 km1,432 miles
Journey time
5h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hBakersfield vs Des Moines
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
DSM → BFL

Flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Dallas and Denver. 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 Des Moines to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,306 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN) and Los Angeles (LAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Bakersfield?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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