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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Major modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important collection and frequent blockbuster exhibitions.
Flights from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA depart on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $239 (€197) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by bus.
There are 1 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 21m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $239 (€197) |
Flights per day 27 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 21m |
First flight 12:25 AM |
Last flight 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Cheapest price
$317
Average price
$797
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 12 m
Flights per day
55
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 $797 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $317.
Of the 55 flights that leave Bakersfield, CA for San Francisco, CA onThu, Jul 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct flights cover the 404 km distance in an average of 4 h 12 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the longest flights will take 6 h 28 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.
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UA4724
UA393 · UA1940 · UA1763
UA393 · UA1940 · UA2117
UA393 · UA1294 · UA4786
UA4724
UA5625
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UA393 · UA1506
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AA3804Omio 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 $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $67, and a flight costs an average of $239.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$460 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 13m Average total duration 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA:
A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $86 (€71).
A train is $390 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA costing on average $460 (€379).
Other travel options to San Francisco, CA take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 6h 43m.
The table below shows live departures for Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA flights for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:01 PM Bakersfield, CA | 1h23 | 10:24 PM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Bakersfield, CA | 1h30 | 11:35 PM San Francisco, CA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
UA393 · UA1963 · UA1955 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 12h23 | 5:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA1320 · UA5351 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 12h50 | 5:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA1812 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 10h09 | 3:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA393 · UA1940 · UA2117 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 12h49 | 5:49 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA1294 · UA4786 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 12h50 | 5:50 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA526 · UA1799 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 10h16 | 3:16 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA2633 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 12h30 | 5:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA393 · UA1294 · UA5946 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 11h18 | 4:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA1450 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 9h09 | 2:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA393 · UA1506 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 6h25 | 11:25 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA393 · UA526 · UA2478 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 11h34 | 4:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA1561 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 8h04 | 1:04 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA393 · UA2167 · UA4779 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 10h30 | 3:30 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA2123 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 17h56 | 10:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA393 · UA1940 · UA1763 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 10h19 | 3:19 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA1686 · UA1427 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 10h19 | 3:19 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA1320 · UA2823 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 11h18 | 4:18 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA393 · UA1007 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 14h40 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA393 · UA1389 | 5:00 AM Meadows Field | 16h20 | 9:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4724 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 1h15 | 7:15 AM San Francisco International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3184 · AA1892 · AA2567 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 13h21 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3184 · AA3199 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 6h58 | 12:58 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3184 · AA2368 · AA2567 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 13h21 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3184 · AA2869 · AA2567 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 13h21 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3184 · AA1613 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 13h09 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3184 · AA1892+ AA6221 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 9h34 | 3:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3184 · AA2869+ AA6221 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 9h34 | 3:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3184 · AA2860 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 10h05 | 4:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3184 · AA2930+ AA6260 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 16h14 | 10:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3184 · AA1892+ AA6188 | 6:00 AM Meadows Field | 7h08 | 1:08 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2860+ AA3804 | 9:37 AM Meadows Field | 6h28 | 4:05 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1613+ AA3804 | 9:37 AM Meadows Field | 9h32 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2368+ AA6260+ AA3804 | 9:37 AM Meadows Field | 12h37 | 10:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA686+ AA3804 | 9:37 AM Meadows Field | 12h46 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2930+ AA3804+ AA6510 | 9:37 AM Meadows Field | 14h22 | 11:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2368 · AA2567+ AA3804 | 9:37 AM Meadows Field | 9h44 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2930+ AA6260+ AA3804 | 9:37 AM Meadows Field | 12h37 | 10:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6394+ AA2368+ AA6260 | 12:14 PM Meadows Field | 10h00 | 10:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA686+ AA6394 | 12:14 PM Meadows Field | 10h09 | 10:23 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6394+ AA2368 · AA2567 | 12:14 PM Meadows Field | 7h07 | 7:21 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6394+ AA1613 | 12:14 PM Meadows Field | 6h55 | 7:09 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2930+ AA6510 · AA6394 | 12:14 PM Meadows Field | 11h45 | 11:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2368+ AA6394 · AA6510 | 12:14 PM Meadows Field | 11h45 | 11:59 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA6394+ AA2930+ AA6260 | 12:14 PM Meadows Field | 10h00 | 10:14 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4702 · UA5762 · UA2097 | 12:40 PM Meadows Field | 8h30 | 9:10 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4702 · UA1007 | 12:40 PM Meadows Field | 7h00 | 7:40 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4702 · UA2123 | 12:40 PM Meadows Field | 10h16 | 10:56 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4702 · UA655 · UA2615 | 12:40 PM Meadows Field | 10h17 | 10:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4702 · UA1389 | 12:40 PM Meadows Field | 8h40 | 9:20 PM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4702 · UA2338 · UA1267 | 12:40 PM Meadows Field | 8h54 | 9:34 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4702 · UA2338 · UA2615 | 12:40 PM Meadows Field | 10h17 | 10:57 PM San Francisco International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4702 · UA2367 | 12:40 PM Meadows Field | 18h13 | 6:53 AM San Francisco International Airport | 1 transfer | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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Major modern and contemporary art museum with an internationally important collection and frequent blockbuster exhibitions.
Hands-on science and art museum on the Embarcadero, especially popular for interactive exhibits and bay views.
Leading fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park, known for American art, textiles, and its observation tower.
Busy waterfront district known for classic San Francisco atmosphere, bay views, piers, and easy access to major sights.
Famous crooked block with steep curves, manicured gardens, and one of the city's most photographed street scenes.
Huge urban park with gardens, lakes, museums, and broad walking and cycling routes across the western city.
A tomato-based seafood stew created by Italian American fishermen in San Francisco, typically filled with crab, clams, mussels, shrimp, and fish.
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A large foil-wrapped burrito associated with the Mission District, usually packed with rice, beans, meat, salsa, and extras.
Classic San Francisco institution serving carved prime rib with old-fashioned hospitality and a lively, upscale supper-club feel.
Iconic Mission District taqueria celebrated for Mission-style burritos and tacos with a simple, always-busy casual atmosphere.
Historic seafood counter famous for ultra-fresh oysters, crab, and cioppino ingredients in a classic old-school San Francisco setting.
Prices are high for hotels, dining, parking, and taxes. Budget options exist, but overall costs rank among the highest in the US.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Bars: USD 1-2 per drink. Taxis/rideshares: 10-15% or round up. Hotels: USD 2-5 for porters, USD 3-5 daily for housekeeping.
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.

Most Bakersfield, CA to San Francisco, CA flights use the Meadows Field to San Francisco International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Bakersfield, CA and San Francisco, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
San Francisco International Airport is 1 km from San Francisco city centre. Public transport options include:
San Francisco International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Francisco International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Francisco International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
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