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Flights from Richmond to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Richmond to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 6h 49m door to door (16 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 49m
RICBFLDEN

Richmond to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey6h 49mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Richmond 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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RIC Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri16:30 RIC18:00 DEN1h 00m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLUnited Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 49m
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RIC Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu16:00 RIC17:52 DFW1h 23m connection19:15 DFW20:19 BFLAmerican Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 19m
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RIC Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Self-transfer likely ~8h 18m
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RIC Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~8h 21m
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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
3,696 km2,295 miles
Journey time
6h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Richmond
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
RIC → BFL

Flights from Richmond to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Richmond to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas 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 Richmond to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,696 km.
Where do you change planes between Richmond and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Phoenix (PHX) and Los Angeles (LAX). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Richmond and Bakersfield?
Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Richmond and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Richmond.

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