How long is the flight from Riverside to Bakersfield?

For as low as $395, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Riverside in 24h 06m. The distance between Riverside and Bakersfield is about 109 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bakersfield ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bakersfield when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bakersfield, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from R1V to BFL?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Riverside to Bakersfield as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Riverside?

If you book a flight to Bakersfield from Riverside, you will be flying to Meadows Field, which is the city’s only airport. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Bakersfield. There are 0 flights from Riverside to Meadows Field per day from 1 airline.

Can I find deals for flights from Riverside to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Riverside to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riverside to Bakersfield.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Riverside to Bakersfield?

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Wed 12/177:25 amLAX - BFL

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$425

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One-way flights from Riverside to Bakersfield
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Wed 12/2411:10 pmLAX - BFL

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$234

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$269

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$280

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$281

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LAS - LAX

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LAS - LAX

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Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Riverside?
If you book a flight to Bakersfield from Riverside, you will be flying to Meadows Field, which is the city’s only airport. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Bakersfield. There are 0 flights from Riverside to Meadows Field per day from 1 airline.
How long is the flight from Riverside to Bakersfield?
For as low as $395, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Riverside in 24h 06m. The distance between Riverside and Bakersfield is about 109 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Riverside to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Riverside to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Riverside to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riverside to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riverside to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside to Bakersfield by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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