Which airports can I use when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield.

Which airports do connecting flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield pass through?

One-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 25% of one-stop connections Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

On the Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 49%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $338 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $659: a $321 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 2,381 miles.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield: • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am. The flight takes about 0h 00m.

Do I need a passport to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

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.

Have flight prices from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $368 to $712. That means the highest observed fare was about 93% higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 38m, compared with 8h 08m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 9h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)?

Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include: · Budget · Dollar · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Avis · Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield flight?

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield range from $356 to $503, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

United Airlines ($368) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

Denver Intl (DEN) is the most popular layover for the Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

Flights via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $338. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield layovers at 258 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

8:00 am - 3:26 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 26m1 stop San Francisco

4:20 pm - 6:13 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

10h 53m1 stop San Francisco

$368United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

7:30 am - 1:15 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

12:50 pm - 11:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

$518United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

1:05 pm - 8:56 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 51m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

4:20 pm - 6:13 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

10h 53m1 stop San Francisco

$537United Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31

6:45 pm - 11:17 amFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

19h 32m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

12:50 pm - 11:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

$563United Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31

7:30 am - 1:15 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

12:50 pm - 11:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

$568United Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31

8:00 am - 12:12 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

31h 12m1 stop San Francisco

12:50 pm - 11:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 09m1 stop Denver Intl

$592United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 2

4:47 pm - 11:59 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 12m1 stop San Francisco

4:20 pm - 1:56 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

18h 36m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$603United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 2

4:47 pm - 11:59 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 12m1 stop San Francisco

4:20 pm - 5:26 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

22h 06m1 stop San Francisco

$632United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 2

4:47 pm - 11:59 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 12m1 stop San Francisco

4:20 pm - 8:13 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

24h 53m3 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$643United Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31

5:00 pm - 11:17 amFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

21h 17m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

2:05 pm - 1:09 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

20h 04m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$647United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

12:08 pm - 5:45 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:52 am - 5:05 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$489American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

7:21 am - 11:42 amFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 21m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:15 am - 9:41 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

12h 26m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

$495American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

11:08 am - 6:20 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 12m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:39 am - 10:23 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

9h 44m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$500American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

9:09 am - 6:20 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 11m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:52 am - 5:05 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$536American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

11:08 am - 6:20 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 12m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:39 am - 10:23 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

9h 44m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$541American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

12:08 pm - 5:45 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:52 am - 5:05 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$586American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

11:15 am - 8:43 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 28m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

7:15 am - 1:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

27h 44m3 stops San Francisco Dallas/Fort Worth Houston George Bush Intcntl

$830United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield start at $368. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $356 to $503. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $368 on United Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield.
Which airports do connecting flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield pass through?
One-stop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 25% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
On the Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 49%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $338 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $659: a $321 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How long is a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 2,381 miles.
What are the earliest and latest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
• Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 0h 00m.
Do I need a passport to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
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.
Have flight prices from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $368 to $712. That means the highest observed fare was about 93% higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 38m, compared with 8h 08m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 9h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).
What is the time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)?
Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Dollar
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Avis
· Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield flight?
Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield range from $356 to $503, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $338 - about $321 less than Monday (49% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield trip for October. Fares historically average $348 round-trip in that month - typically $311 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport.
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport By IHG
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport

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