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Flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 7h 15m door to door (109 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 15m
PHLBFLDEN

Philadelphia to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey7h 15mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

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

1
PHL Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri14:00 PHL15:36 PHX1h 24m connection17:00 PHX18:15 BFLAmerican Airlines
31 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 15m
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PHL Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Thu16:15 PHL17:56 DEN1h 19m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
59 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 19m
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PHL Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon15:30 PHL17:34 DFW1h 26m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 34m
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PHL Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat22:15 PHL00:31 LAX9h 59m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLAmerican Airlines + SkyWest
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 59m
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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
3,855 km2,394 miles
Journey time
7h 15mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Philadelphia
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
PHL, TTN → BFL

Flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,855 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Bakersfield?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Philadelphia.

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