Flying from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
Your travel plans take shape at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore your options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) leaving from either of these bases.
Bakersfield (where Meadows Field Airport is located) and Phoenix share the UTC-7 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
Your flight from Phoenix to BFL won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're heading away during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is about 20 miles from central Phoenix. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Thinking of flying out of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)? Direct Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Phoenix to BFL leaving from PHX. Book your favorite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in one go.
American Airlines attracts the most bookings on the PHX to BFL route.
Want the most on-time carrier? Your best bet is American Airlines. 83.63% of its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Meadows Field Airport land on schedule.
On public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in about 35 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 miles away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport the day before your Phoenix to BFL flight:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82.57% of them landing right on cue.
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbor Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 35 miles from central Phoenix. The drive from the city center to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Make catching an early Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and head to your check-in counter with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of AZA is 78.65%. In simpler terms, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
The street address of Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BFL if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
BFL is located at 3701 Wings Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
$397 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport. A return flight starts from $363. These fares may change based on availability.
Book two months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Phoenix to BFL.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Picture the kind of break you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bakersfield. August is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Bakersfield is July, with temperatures ranging between 64ºF and 104ºF. Book your Phoenix to BFL plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport in December when temperatures are between 34ºF and 63ºF.
More about Bakersfield
After booking your flight from Phoenix to Meadows Field Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bakersfield:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Bakersfield when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Kern County Museum followed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bakersfield. Around 110 miles away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 100 miles north-west of Bakersfield, Fresno is another favorite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
