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Flights from Madison to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Madison to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 5h 15m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 15m
MSNBFLDEN

Madison to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey5h 15mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Madison 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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MSN Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed15:00 MSN16:13 PHX0h 47m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLAmerican Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 15m
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MSN Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri15:00 MSN16:12 DEN2h 48m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLUnited Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 19m
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MSN Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu13:00 MSN15:06 DFW4h 09m connection19:15 DFW20:19 BFLAmerican Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 19m
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MSN Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~7h 06m
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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
2,675 km1,661 miles
Journey time
5h 15mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hBakersfield vs Madison
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
MSN → BFL

Flights from Madison to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Madison 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 Madison to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,675 km.
Where do you change planes between Madison 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 Madison and Bakersfield?
Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Madison and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Madison.

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