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These are the earliest and latest flight times currently scheduled from Los Angeles to Bakersfield:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 11:27 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 11:47 pm.

The flight takes about 57m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Bakersfield takes about 57m, covering 109 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.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $258 round-trip, compared to $516 via a layover through San Francisco (SFO).

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.

Morning is most often the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Bakersfield flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. The rest depart at night.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $303 to $887. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $336, which is 32% above the typical average for this route.

Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz
• Avis

Flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield most commonly pass through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 50% on flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $468 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $936, a difference of $468.

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 currently operates flights between Los Angeles and Bakersfield on a regular basis.

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 7h 12m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Only United Airlines currently offers free seat selection on this route. Availability depends on fare class.

None of the airlines on this route currently offer extra legroom.

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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