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

• Earliest: departs at 10:20 am and lands at 11:15 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 11:45 pm.

The flight takes about 55m.

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

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Bakersfield takes 55m, 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.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Bakersfield flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, 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 $279 to $1,043. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Bakersfield are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $278.

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

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 72% on flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $478 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,694, a difference of $1,216.

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 Los Angeles and Bakersfield.

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).

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Bakersfield flights:

• United Airlines: 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 in Economy Class class

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