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Flights from Portland to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from Portland to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Phoenix, about 4h 44m door to door (48 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 44m
Portland to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey4h 44mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Portland 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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PDX Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:30 PDX08:56 LAX1h 34m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLSkyWest
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PDX Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Thu17:45 PDX20:13 PHX1h 02m connection21:15 PHX22:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
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
- 1,168 km725 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 44mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBakersfield vs Portland
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- PDX → BFL
Flights from Portland to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Portland to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles 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 Portland to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,168 km.
Where do you change planes between Portland and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX) and Phoenix (PHX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Portland and Bakersfield?
Portland: Portland International Airport (PDX). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).





