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Flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles, about 4h 14m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 14m
San Francisco to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey4h 14mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from San Francisco 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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SFO Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon07:00 SFO08:22 LAX2h 08m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLAmerican 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
- 404 km251 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 14mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBakersfield vs San Francisco
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- SFO → BFL
Flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco 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 Francisco to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 404 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Bakersfield?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
