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Flights from Indianapolis to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Indianapolis to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Dallas, about 5h 45m door to door (78 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 45m
INDBFLDEN

Indianapolis to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey5h 45mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Indianapolis 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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IND Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat08:45 IND09:14 PHX1h 01m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 45m
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IND Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu17:30 IND18:27 DFW0h 48m connection19:15 DFW20:19 BFLAmerican Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 49m
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IND Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon07:15 IND08:19 LAX2h 11m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 59m
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IND Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri16:15 IND16:43 DEN2h 17m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLFrontier Airlines + United Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 04m
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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
2,920 km1,813 miles
Journey time
5h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Indianapolis
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
IND → BFL

Flights from Indianapolis to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Dallas and Los Angeles. 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 Indianapolis to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,920 km.
Where do you change planes between Indianapolis and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Indianapolis and Bakersfield?
Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Indianapolis.

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