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Flights from Miami to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from Miami to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Dallas, about 6h 30m door to door (83 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 30m
Miami to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey6h 30mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Dallas
Best ways to fly from Miami 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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MIA Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat14:45 MIA16:07 PHX0h 53m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLAmerican Airlines
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MIA Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon16:15 MIA18:05 DFW0h 55m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
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MIA Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon16:00 MIA17:55 DEN1h 20m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
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MIA Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat22:30 MIA00:33 LAX9h 57m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
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
- 3,841 km2,385 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hBakersfield vs Miami
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- MIA → BFL
Flights from Miami to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Miami 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 Miami to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,841 km.
Where do you change planes between Miami 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 Miami and Bakersfield?
Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Miami and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Miami.





