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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 Denver or Dallas, about 7h 34m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 7h 34m
PWMBFLDEN

Portland to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey7h 34mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

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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PWM Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri15:45 PWM17:59 DEN1h 01m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 34m
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PWM Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon09:00 PWM11:51 DFW7h 09m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 14h 04m
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PWM Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~9h 01m
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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
4,216 km2,618 miles
Journey time
7h 34mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Portland
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
PWM → 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 Denver, Dallas and Los Angeles. 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 7h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,216 km.
Where do you change planes between Portland and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Portland and Bakersfield?
Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Portland and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Portland.

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