San FranciscotoBakersfieldFlight Time
SFO–BFL · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Bakersfield (Meadows Field).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield (BFL) is about 1h 4m, covering 238 miles. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 00:38 to 22:50 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 4m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 238 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Bakersfield
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate 3-4/day flights from SFO to BFL. Departures leave from Terminal 3 at SFO.
- First departure
- 00:38
- Last departure
- 22:50
- Cadence
- 6 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 6
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1-2/day | Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 3 | 10:2522:35 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
BFL to SFO flights — 3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 23 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield (BFL) is about 1h 4m, based on the 238-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Bakersfield?
San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield (BFL) is about 238 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield?
Yes. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield (BFL), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Bakersfield (BFL).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?
The SFO–BFL route is flown with Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Bakersfield
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 94 mi from BFLFlights to BUR
- LAX - Los AngelesLos Angeles International Airport · 109 mi from BFLFlights to LAX