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).

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) - 44% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $659, a difference of $321. 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 00m, covering 2,381 miles.

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 showed a wide range, from about $388 to $1,933. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield looking right now?

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $920, which is 81% above the typical average for this route.

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 07m 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.

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

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield typically range from $356 to $503. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $388, on American Airlines.

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

American Airlines ($388) and United Airlines ($394) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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. 44% 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 $344. 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 4h 18m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

4:56 pm - 10:38 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 42m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 4:28 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

7h 28m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$388American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

4:34 pm - 10:49 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 15m1 stop San Francisco

5:00 am - 9:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

13h 58m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$394United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17

2:13 pm - 7:55 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:56 am - 6:33 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

9h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$468American Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

1:52 pm - 10:38 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

11h 46m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 9:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

12h 46m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

$472American Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17

2:13 pm - 7:55 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 42m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:05 am - 12:30 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

11h 25m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas

$515American Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

9:08 am - 3:27 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 19m1 stop San Francisco

12:20 pm - 11:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$518United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

5:00 pm - 11:42 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 42m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

12:20 pm - 11:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

8h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$524United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

5:00 pm - 11:42 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 42m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

6:15 am - 7:17 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

10h 02m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$529United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17

11:15 am - 8:56 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 41m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

5:00 am - 8:13 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

12h 13m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$634United Airlines

Thu, Jan 28 - Mon, Feb 1

11:20 am - 8:57 pmFLL Fort Lauderdale-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 37m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

6:15 am - 11:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-FLL Fort Lauderdale

14h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$673United Airlines

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How long is a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield takes 00m, covering 2,381 miles.
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.
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.
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 showed a wide range, from about $388 to $1,933. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield looking right now?
One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $920, which is 81% above the typical average for this route.
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
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).
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) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Bakersfield. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $659, a difference of $321.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 07m 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $338, about $321 less than Monday fares (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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