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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield:

• Earliest: departs at 12:33 am and lands at 2:12 am
• Latest: departs at 11:26 pm and lands at 1:05 am.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield takes 1h 39m, covering 425 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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield range from $427 to $612, with an average of $474 over the past 12 months. Anything below $427 counts as a good deal.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and afternoon 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 $455 to $1,601. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $427.

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 Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield usually depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 16% on flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $427 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $503, a difference of $76.

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 American Airlines operates flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport and Bakersfield.

Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Bakersfield flights:

• American 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:

• American 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.