Flights from Tucson to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Tucson to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Phoenix, about 3h 59m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 59m

Tucson to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey3h 59mVia Los Angeles, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Tucson to Bakersfield

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

TUS Los Angeles (LAX) BFL

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest

Sun07:15 TUS08:38 LAX1h 52m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLSkyWest

4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 59m

TUS Phoenix (PHX) BFL

Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air

Sun17:30 TUS18:01 PHX2h 59m connection21:00 PHX22:15 BFLSouthwest Airlines + American Airlines

21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 45m

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: 821 km510 miles
Journey time: 3h 59mon current schedules
Time difference: -1hBakersfield vs Tucson
Currency in Bakersfield: USD
Airports: TUS → BFL

Flights from Tucson to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tucson to Bakersfield?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles and Phoenix. 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 Tucson to Bakersfield?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 821 km.

Where do you change planes between Tucson and Bakersfield?

The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX) and Phoenix (PHX). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Tucson and Bakersfield?

Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).

What is the time difference between Tucson and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Tucson.

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