Flying from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) taking off from either of these.
Bakersfield (where Meadows Field Airport is located) and Los Angeles share the UTC-7 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Los Angeles to BFL.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Popular seasons (like spring break, summer and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX is roughly 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Want a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
VNY is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. It'll take 34 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 41 minutes.
You're going on vacation, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport the day before your flight from Los Angeles to BFL:
About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Consider booking a hotel close to BFL if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
C$319 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport. Return flights start from C$319. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We suggest booking as soon as you can to get flight tickets from Los Angeles to BFL. You're more likely to bag a bargain and enjoy more options for flight times and dates.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to find a flight that fits your budget.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to Bakersfield. If you want a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Bakersfield. The warmest month is July. Lock in your flights from Los Angeles to BFL during then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 40ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport in December when temperatures average between 1ºC and 17ºC.
More about Bakersfield
After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Meadows Field Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bakersfield:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Kern County Museum, Crystal Palace and Museum and Bakersfield Museum of Art are highlights which should be on any good Bakersfield itinerary.
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