Flying from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Bakersfield and San Francisco are in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Every week, there are 18 Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport flights. If you want to take off as early as possible, go for the 06:00 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 14:52 with United Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your BFL to SFO flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into San Francisco (and then discovering more of United States!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for BFL to SFO flights, with 84.17% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between BFL and SFO:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Right now, Rs56,248 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs47,818. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BFL to SFO.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BFL to SFO by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.
Meadows Field Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 84.77% of flights that take off from BFL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Meadows Field Airport from central Bakersfield, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking an early flight from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near BFL:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a late Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near SFO:
Travel at your own pace with a San Francisco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and chase adventure across San Francisco and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before you set off.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit San Francisco. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Meadows Field Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BFL to SFO in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 16ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done San Francisco, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
