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Flights from Washington to Bakersfield

There are no direct flights from Washington to Bakersfield. The fastest way is one stop via Phoenix or Denver, about 7h 00m door to door (66 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 7h 00m
WASBFLDEN

Washington to Bakersfield at a glance

Fastest journey7h 00mVia Phoenix, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Phoenix or Denver

Best ways to fly from Washington 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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WAS Phoenix (PHX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Sat07:30 WAS09:03 PHX1h 12m connection10:15 PHX11:30 BFLAmerican Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 00m
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WAS Denver (DEN) BFL
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon16:15 WAS17:49 DEN1h 26m connection19:15 DEN20:34 BFLUnited Airlines
38 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 19m
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WAS Dallas (DFW) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon15:15 WAS17:08 DFW1h 52m connection19:00 DFW20:04 BFLAmerican Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 49m
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WAS Los Angeles (LAX) BFL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun23:00 WAS01:11 LAX9h 19m connection10:30 LAX11:14 BFLUnited Airlines + SkyWest
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 15h 14m
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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
3,709 km2,303 miles
Journey time
7h 00mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hBakersfield vs Washington
Currency in Bakersfield
USD
Airports
IAD, DCA → BFL

Flights from Washington to Bakersfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington 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 Washington to Bakersfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,709 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington 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 Washington and Bakersfield?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the time difference between Washington and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Washington.

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