Flights from Memphis to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Memphis to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 5h 49m door to door (29 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 49m

Memphis to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey5h 49mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Memphis to Bakersfield

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

MEM Denver (DEN) BFL

Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines

Mon16:45 MEM17:59 DEN1h 16m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines

20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 49m

MEM Dallas (DFW) BFL

Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines

Mon14:45 MEM16:08 DFW2h 52m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLEnvoy Air + American Airlines

7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 19m

MEM Phoenix (PHX) BFL

Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air

Mon10:00 MEM11:02 PHX5h 58m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLSouthwest Airlines + American Airlines

2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 15m

MEM Los Angeles (LAX) BFL

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SkyWest

Self-transfer likely ~6h 58m

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: 2,621 km1,628 miles
Journey time: 5h 49mon current schedules
Time difference: -2hBakersfield vs Memphis
Currency in Bakersfield: USD
Airports: MEM → BFL

Flights from Memphis to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Memphis to Bakersfield?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas 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 Memphis to Bakersfield?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,621 km.

Where do you change planes between Memphis and Bakersfield?

The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Phoenix (PHX) and Los Angeles (LAX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Memphis and Bakersfield?

Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).

What is the time difference between Memphis and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Memphis.

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