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Flights from Milwaukee to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Milwaukee to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 5h 30m door to door (46 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 30m
MKEBFLDEN

Milwaukee to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey5h 30mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Milwaukee 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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MKE Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Tue14:45 MKE16:06 PHX0h 54m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLAmerican Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 30m
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MKE Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri15:30 MKE16:46 DEN2h 14m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLUnited Airlines
30 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 49m
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MKE Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon12:30 MKE14:40 DFW4h 20m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 34m
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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
2,794 km1,735 miles
Journey time
5h 30mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hBakersfield vs Milwaukee
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
MKE → BFL

Flights from Milwaukee to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,794 km.
Where do you change planes between Milwaukee and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Milwaukee and Bakersfield?
Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Milwaukee and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Milwaukee.

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