Travelling from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Dallas's main airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Dallas Love Field (DAL). Check out your options for booking a flight from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) jetting off from either of these.
Around 3 hours 26 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport.
Meadows Field Airport is located in Bakersfield. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 2 hours behind Dallas.
The most popular route is from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), with 24 direct weekly services. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from DFW to BFL is the 10:04 American Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 22:25 with American Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Dallas to BFL. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during vacation periods like summer and spring break.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can find a direct flight from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
American Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport departing from DFW.
The journey from central Dallas to DFW takes around 3 hours and 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:
About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BFL instead:
Getting from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to central Bakersfield
From Meadows Field Airport, Bakersfield is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
C$624 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport. Return flights start from C$597. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Dallas to BFL, reserve your trip 9 months before the departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll get in touch right away if there's a deal you can't miss. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time searching for flight tickets from Dallas to BFL every day.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
August is the most popular month for flights from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Bakersfield in February when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Dallas to BFL for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bakersfield to range from 18ºC to 40ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 17ºC. Look for cheap flights from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Bakersfield
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Bakersfield right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Kern County Museum, Crystal Palace and Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art are top sights which should feature on any good Bakersfield itinerary.
Complete your Bakersfield trip with a car rental
Shut down all those tabs and let us do the hard work for you. We've also got incredible deals on car rentals in Bakersfield once you've booked your cheap flight from Dallas to Meadows Field Airport. Easily compare prices all in one place and drive away with a bargain that fits your budget.
