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Flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Denver, about 6h 49m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 31m
GRRBFLDEN

Grand Rapids to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey6h 31mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Denver

Best ways to fly from Grand Rapids 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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GRR Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu17:30 GRR18:45 DFW1h 30m connection20:15 DFW21:19 BFLAmerican Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 49m
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GRR Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu16:30 GRR17:00 DEN2h 15m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLFrontier Airlines + United Airlines
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 04m
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GRR Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 31m
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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
2,975 km1,847 miles
Journey time
6h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Grand Rapids
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
GRR → BFL

Flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Denver and Phoenix. 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 Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,975 km.
Where do you change planes between Grand Rapids and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN) and Phoenix (PHX). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Grand Rapids and Bakersfield?
Grand Rapids: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Grand Rapids and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Grand Rapids.

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