Cheap Flights to Meadows Field Airport

Meadows Field Airport serves Bakersfield, a major hub for California’s agricultural Central Valley and the celebrated birthplace of the distinctive “Bakersfield Sound” country music genre. BFL offers travelers a practical gateway to this significant agricultural and energy-producing region.

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About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

BFL is served by American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant, offering scheduled connections to major California hubs and select leisure destinations. The airport supports Bakersfield’s significant agricultural, oil, and energy sector business travel.

IATA/ICAO codes

 BFL / KBFL

Location

Approximately 6 km from downtown Bakersfield

Key airlines

 American Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant

Popular Routes to and from Bakersfield

BFL’s network relies on major California hub connectivity alongside select leisure routes.

Route Type

Popular Connections

Major Hubs

Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights

Booking 4 to 6 weeks ahead of travel typically secures good fares. Spring and fall offer more comfortable temperatures for exploring the Central Valley, as summer heat can be intense.

About Bakersfield

Bakersfield is a major city in California’s Central Valley, renowned for its significant agricultural and energy production alongside its distinctive country music heritage. The city offers visitors a genuine look at California’s productive farming economy and musical history.

Things to Know When Flying Into Bakersfield

Bakersfield is the celebrated birthplace of the “Bakersfield Sound,” a distinctive country music style pioneered by Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.


The region is one of California’s most productive agricultural and oil-producing areas.


Bakersfield serves as a convenient stop between Los Angeles and destinations further north in the Central Valley.


The city’s affordable cost of living has driven significant recent population growth.

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FAQs — Flights to International Airport

Bakersfield is a major hub for California's agricultural Central Valley and is renowned as the birthplace of the "Bakersfield Sound" country music genre.

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant operate scheduled service connecting Bakersfield to major California hubs and select leisure destinations.

The airport is located about 6 km (4 miles) from downtown Bakersfield, roughly a 10 minute drive.

Los Angeles and San Francisco rank among the busiest routes, providing extensive onward connectivity for the region.

Yes, Bakersfield is celebrated as the birthplace of the Bakersfield Sound, a distinctive country music style pioneered by artists like Buck Owens and Merle Haggard.

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