Journey information
Overview: Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA flight
Flights from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA depart on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $233 (€189) but you can travel from only $44 (€36) by bus.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:25, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 1h 14m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $233 (€189) |
Flights per day 29 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 1h 14m |
Cheapest month January |
First flight 12:25 AM |
Last flight 11:56 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Cheapest price
$502
Average price
$943
Fastest journey
1 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Flights per day
48
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA will cost around $943 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $502.
Of the 48 flights that leave Bakersfield, CA for San Francisco, CA onThu, Apr 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct flights cover the 404 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 23 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the longest flights will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA56252:01 PM1h23Meadows Field3:24 PMSan Francisco International Airport$5021One-way0 transfers
UA5839 · UA1294 · UA14305:05 AM9h59Meadows Field3:04 PMSan Francisco International Airport$7041One-way2 transfers
UA5839 · UA526 · UA17995:05 AM10h20Meadows Field3:25 PMSan Francisco International Airport$7551One-way2 transfers
UA5839 · UA1767 · UA17995:05 AM10h20Meadows Field3:25 PMSan Francisco International Airport$7551One-way2 transfers
UA5839 · UA671 · UA23055:05 AM10h28Meadows Field3:33 PMSan Francisco International Airport$7551One-way2 transfers
UA56252:01 PM1h23Meadows Field3:24 PMSan Francisco International Airport$5021One-way0 transfers
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AA24276:44 PM4h30Meadows Field11:14 PMSan Francisco International Airport$8161One-way1 transfer
AA4943+
AA26109:58 AM5h47Meadows Field3:45 PMSan Francisco International Airport$8161One-way1 transfer
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AA24236:14 AM6h16Meadows Field12:30 PMSan Francisco International Airport$8181One-way1 transfer
UA5839 · UA15065:05 AM6h20Meadows Field11:25 AMSan Francisco International Airport$10451One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $233.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$414 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price |
4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA5839 · UA789 · UA368 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 16h08 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA2167 · UA2279 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 9h45 | 9:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA2329 · UA511 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 13h33 | 1:38 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA2087 · UA1757 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 15h45 | 3:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA526 · UA1799 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 10h20 | 10:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1320 · UA5351 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 12h58 | 1:03 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1877 · UA1757 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 15h45 | 3:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1940 · UA2117 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 12h59 | 1:04 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1915 · UA589 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 12h08 | 12:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1506 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 6h20 | 6:25 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5839 · UA671 · UA2305 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 10h28 | 10:33 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1294 · UA4786 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 12h18 | 12:23 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1415 · UA5323 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 12h00 | 12:05 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1423 · UA1844 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 16h19 | 4:24 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA2329 · UA1577 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 12h07 | 12:12 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1599 · UA382 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 13h53 | 1:58 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1294 · UA1430 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 9h59 | 10:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1423 · UA1340 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 15h29 | 3:34 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA405 · UA469 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 9h47 | 9:52 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5839 · UA1320 · UA1383 | 12:05 PM Meadows Field | 10h58 | 11:03 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4905+ AA1038 · AA3176 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 14h59 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4905+ AA2789+ AA6214 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 8h20 | 9:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4905+ AA2742+ AA6260 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 12h16 | 1:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4905+ AA2423 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 6h16 | 7:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4905+ AA2742 · AA3176 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 14h59 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4905+ AA2789 · AA3176 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 14h59 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4905+ AA2234 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 13h02 | 2:16 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4905+ AA2610 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 9h31 | 10:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4905+ AA2789+ AA6260 | 1:14 PM Meadows Field | 12h16 | 1:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4943+ AA2427 | 4:58 PM Meadows Field | 13h16 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4943+ AA2742 · AA3176 | 4:58 PM Meadows Field | 11h15 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4943+ AA2742+ AA6260 | 4:58 PM Meadows Field | 8h32 | 1:30 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA4943+ AA2234 | 4:58 PM Meadows Field | 9h18 | 2:16 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4943+ AA2610 | 4:58 PM Meadows Field | 5h47 | 10:45 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4943+ AA1038 · AA3176 | 4:58 PM Meadows Field | 11h15 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6218+ AA2427 | 7:40 PM Meadows Field | 10h34 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6218+ AA2234 | 7:40 PM Meadows Field | 6h36 | 2:16 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6218+ AA1353+ AA6249 | 7:40 PM Meadows Field | 22h10 | 5:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6218+ AA1038 · AA3176 | 7:40 PM Meadows Field | 8h33 | 4:13 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4702 · UA2347 · UA1401 | 7:54 PM Meadows Field | 8h53 | 4:47 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4702 · UA1007 | 7:54 PM Meadows Field | 6h56 | 2:50 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4702 · UA2240 · UA1195 | 7:54 PM Meadows Field | 8h31 | 4:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5625 | 9:01 PM Meadows Field | 1h23 | 10:24 PM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
AA6356+ AA2427 | 1:51 AM Meadows Field | 4h23 | 6:14 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6356 · AA6276 | 1:51 AM Meadows Field | 15h04 | 4:55 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6356+ AA1956+ AA6249 | 1:51 AM Meadows Field | 15h59 | 5:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6356+ AA1956+ AA6214 | 1:51 AM Meadows Field | 19h43 | 9:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6356+ AA3246+ AA6214 | 1:51 AM Meadows Field | 19h43 | 9:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Francisco, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Fleet Week, a maritime celebration featuring the Blue Angels and naval ship tours
- Outside Lands, a major music festival showcasing top artists and local food
- Chinese New Year Parade, the largest Lunar New Year celebration outside Asia with colorful floats and performances
- Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, a free music festival in Golden Gate Park featuring a diverse lineup of bluegrass and folk artists.
- Thanksgiving, mild weather and a festive atmosphere with family gatherings
- Christmas, beautiful decorations and holiday spirit throughout the city
- Memorial Day, the start of summer with outdoor activities and parades
- Labor Day, a long weekend perfect for enjoying the city's parks and beaches.
popular airports
Popular airports from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
- Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
- Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
- Metro: BART Yellow Line
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