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Flights from Detroit to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Dallas, about 6h 15m door to door (111 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 15m
Detroit to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey6h 15mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Detroit 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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DTT Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat08:15 DTT09:16 PHX0h 59m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
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DTT Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu16:15 DTT17:49 DFW1h 26m connection19:15 DFW20:19 BFLAmerican Airlines
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DTT Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue16:15 DTT17:07 DEN2h 08m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLDelta Air Lines + United Airlines
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
- 3,184 km1,977 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 15mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hBakersfield vs Detroit
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → BFL
Flights from Detroit to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit 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 Detroit to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,184 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit 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 Detroit and Bakersfield?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Detroit.





