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Flights from Sacramento to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles, about 3h 29m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 29m
SMFBFLLAX

Sacramento to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey3h 29mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Sacramento 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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SAC Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon07:45 SAC09:05 LAX1h 25m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLSkyWest
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 29m
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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
418 km260 miles
Journey time
3h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneBakersfield vs Sacramento
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
SMF → BFL

Flights from Sacramento to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Sacramento to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 418 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Bakersfield?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).

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