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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bakersfield to Denver:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:40 am
• Latest: departs at 12:40 pm and lands at 3:20 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bakersfield to Denver:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Bakersfield to Denver takes 2h 40m, covering 842 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to Denver range from $278 to $435, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $278 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $348 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $288 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $352 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bakersfield to Denver flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $329 to $950. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bakersfield to Denver are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $262, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Denver Intl Airport (DEN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Ace
• Europcar
• NU Car
• Hertz

Flights from Bakersfield to Denver usually depart from Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) and arrive at Denver Intl (DEN).

One-stop flights from Bakersfield to Denver most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 94% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Bakersfield to Denver. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $289 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $406, a difference of $117.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Bakersfield and Denver.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 36m, compared with 4h 40m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h via San Francisco (SFO).

Denver is 1 hour ahead of Bakersfield (Mountain Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Denver are Colorado Convention Center, Coors Field and Ball Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Denver on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Bakersfield to Denver flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.