How long is the flight from South Dakota to Bakersfield?

Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from South Dakota to Bakersfield in about 9h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 53m. There are 1310 mi between South Dakota and Bakersfield. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 SD to BFL?

When flying from South Dakota to Bakersfield, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

For a flight from South Dakota to Bakersfield, you will be flying into Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city.

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

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Wed 10/218:40 am

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from South Dakota?
For a flight from South Dakota to Bakersfield, you will be flying into Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city.
How long is the flight from South Dakota to Bakersfield?
Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from South Dakota to Bakersfield in about 9h 49m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 53m. There are 1310 mi between South Dakota and Bakersfield. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Dakota to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Dakota to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Dakota to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Dakota to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Dakota to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Dakota 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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