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Flights from San Jose to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from San Jose to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles, about 3h 59m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 59m
San Jose to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey3h 59mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from San Jose 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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SJC Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon07:15 SJC08:22 LAX2h 08m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLSouthwest 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
- 338 km210 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 59mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneBakersfield vs San Jose
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- SJC → BFL
Flights from San Jose to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Jose 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 Jose to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 338 km.
Where do you change planes between San Jose and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Jose and Bakersfield?
San Jose: Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
