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Flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 6h 45m door to door (44 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 45m
Raleigh to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey6h 45mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver
Best ways to fly from Raleigh 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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RDU Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat07:45 RDU09:07 PHX1h 08m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
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RDU Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon16:30 RDU17:52 DEN1h 23m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
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RDU Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu17:00 RDU18:38 DFW1h 37m connection20:15 DFW21:19 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
- 3,626 km2,252 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hBakersfield vs Raleigh
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- RDU → BFL
Flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,626 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh 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 Raleigh and Bakersfield?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Raleigh.
