How to find cheap flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is $1,602. A round-trip plane ticket to BFL right now is $2,679.
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Lock in a bargain on tickets to Bakersfield, where Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to secure a great deal and have a wider selection of flight choices.
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Search for plane tickets to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.
Best time to go to Bakersfield
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Bakersfield in May.
If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to BFL.
November is the most popular month for flights to BFL. Visit then if you're eager to see Bakersfield at its busiest and best.
Travel in September if you'd prefer to avoid the crowds. This is the quietest time of the year and also when plane tickets to Bakersfield are usually less expensive.
Check the weather conditions before you head off. July is the warmest time of year in Bakersfield, with averages of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in January, when they range from 2ºC (36ºF) to 19ºC (66ºF).
Hoping to leave the raincoat at home? June is the driest month in Bakersfield.
The wettest time of year is February. Take your trip then and you can expect to get around five days of rainfall.
Flying to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and take a direct flight to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. United and American Airlines fly nonstop to Bakersfield.
Consider booking your BFL plane ticket with United. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 85% of flights into this hub arriving when expected.
BFL is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Whether you're arriving late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfy hotels near Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. Kick back at one of these after your flight to BFL:
Whether you're transferring to another flight or flying home from Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport, you're unlikely to be delayed. BFL ranks well for punctuality, with up to 81% of all departing flights landing right on schedule.
Getting to central Bakersfield from Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Central Bakersfield is about 16 kilometres from BFL.
You'll reach the centre in around 20 minutes if you're taking a taxi or a ride-share after your flight to BFL.
Hop on public transport and you'll be there in roughly 45 minutes.
The right hotel can really level up your trip. Book a room at one of these guest-approved stays in Bakersfield:
Bakersfield highlights
Step off your flight to Bakersfield and make your way to these must-visit attractions:
Kern County Museum: A classic place to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 2 kilometres north of the city centre.
Bakersfield Museum of Art: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 0.97 kilometres northeast of the city centre, it's worth checking out to get the full Bakersfield experience.
How to get to Tulare from Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
The nearby city of Tulare is about 97 kilometres from BFL. Reaching the centre by taxi or ride-share should take around 1 hour.
Travelling from Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Porterville
Porterville is another city that's easy to reach from Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. It's about 72 kilometres away.
The drive time to Porterville is roughly 50 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
The United States isn't short of places to explore. Carry on to Los Angeles, located around 177 kilometres southeast of Bakersfield. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl should be on your must-see list. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the city's most convenient major airport.
Another city in the United States that could easily become a favourite is Fresno. From Bakersfield, it's around 161 kilometres northwest and offers top sights like Forestiere Underground Gardens and Shinzen Japanese Garden. Swing by Fresno Chaffee Zoo too. Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) handles most flights into the city.
Or head for Long Beach, roughly 209 kilometres southeast of Bakersfield. The Queen Mary, Museum of Latin American Art (MOLAA) and Long Beach Lighthouse are among the many reasons to go.