How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Columbia, Missouri?

Airlines like United Airlines fly from Bakersfield to Columbia, Missouri in about 5h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Bakersfield and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 1490 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia, Missouri ranges from 1.9 - 5.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Columbia, Missouri when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, Missouri, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

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

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Tue 1/1312:50 pmBFL - COU

1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines

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Tue 1/1312:50 pmBFL - COU

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Sat 1/178:45 amCOU - BFL

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How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Columbia, Missouri?
Airlines like United Airlines fly from Bakersfield to Columbia, Missouri in about 5h 43m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Bakersfield and Columbia, Missouri are separated by a distance of 1490 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Bakersfield to Columbia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bakersfield to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to Columbia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bakersfield to Columbia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bakersfield to Columbia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Columbia 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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