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Flights from Tampa to Bakersfield
There are no direct flights from Tampa to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 7h 00m door to door (73 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 00m
Tampa to Bakersfield at a glance
Fastest journey7h 00mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver
Best ways to fly from Tampa 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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TPA Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat07:30 TPA08:38 PHX1h 37m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
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TPA Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Fri16:15 TPA17:51 DEN1h 09m connection19:00 DEN20:19 BFLUnited Airlines
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TPA Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu17:15 TPA18:42 DFW1h 33m connection20:15 DFW21:19 BFLAmerican Airlines
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TPA Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: 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
- 3,535 km2,195 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 00mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hBakersfield vs Tampa
- Currency in Bakersfield
- USD
- Airports
- TPA, PIE → BFL
Flights from Tampa to Bakersfield: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tampa to Bakersfield?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Phoenix, Denver and Dallas. 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 Tampa to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,535 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa and Bakersfield?
The best connecting points are Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Los Angeles (LAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Phoenix, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tampa and Bakersfield?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Tampa.
