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Flights from Minneapolis to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 5h 15m door to door (160 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 15m
Minneapolis to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey5h 15mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver
Best ways to fly from Minneapolis 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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MSP Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Tue15:00 MSP16:08 PHX0h 52m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLAmerican Airlines
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MSP Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Tue17:00 MSP18:01 DEN1h 14m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
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MSP Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon15:45 MSP18:01 DFW0h 59m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
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MSP Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:00 MSP07:40 LAX2h 50m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLSun Country 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
- 2,421 km1,503 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 15mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -2hBakersfield vs Minneapolis
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- MSP → BFL
Flights from Minneapolis to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,421 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis and Bakersfield?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Minneapolis.
