Traveling from Denver to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
Denver's main airport is Denver International Airport (DEN). Check out your options for leaving from this terminal when searching for flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Denver to Meadows Field Airport flight.
The timezone in Bakersfield is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Denver. Meadows Field Airport is located in Bakersfield.
With 14 direct flights a week between the two airports, Denver International Airport (DEN) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) is the busiest route. United Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:25am. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from DEN to BFL is with United Airlines at 7:20pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Denver to BFL.
During high season, expect extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Denver
Denver International Airport (DEN)
You can find a direct flight from Denver to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) departing from Denver International Airport (DEN).
United Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport jetting out of DEN.
United Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for flights from DEN to BFL.
United Airlines ranks highest for on-time performance. A dependable 83.33% of its services on this route reach their destination on schedule.
Located around 25 miles from central Denver, DEN can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Denver International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.23% of flights that depart DEN arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find DEN at 8500 Pena Boulevard.
About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
If you have a late flight from Denver to Meadows Field Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BFL:
BFL is located at 3701 Wings Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Currently, $218 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Denver to Meadows Field Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $200. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Denver to BFL by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The best month for scoring cheap Denver to Meadows Field Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Denver to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Bakersfield. August is when most people book flights from Denver to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Denver to BFL plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bakersfield to range from 64ºF to 104ºF.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Denver to Meadows Field Airport in December when temperatures are between 34ºF and 63ºF.
More about Bakersfield
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Kern County Museum and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Bakersfield must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of the United States
Bakersfield is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 110 miles south-east of Bakersfield, a trip to Los Angeles will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
If there's time to check out another great destination in the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 100 miles north-west of Bakersfield. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are among the biggest draws.
