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Flights from San Diego to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles, about 4h 59m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 59m
San Diego to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey4h 59mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from San Diego 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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SAN Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon06:15 SAN07:04 LAX3h 26m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLUnited Airlines + SkyWest
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
- 342 km212 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 59mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBakersfield vs San Diego
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → BFL
Flights from San Diego to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 342 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX). United Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Diego and Bakersfield?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
