Travelling from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
The timezone in Bakersfield is UTC-8, which is two hours behind Houston. Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is located in Bakersfield.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Houston to BFL. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak months like July, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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79% of flights departing from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
IAH is located at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in about 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
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When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 79%.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Have a late flight from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near BFL and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
BFL is located at 3701 Wings Way.
Getting from Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to central Bakersfield
Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Bakersfield. The time it takes to get there by taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
At the moment, Rs88,199 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs105,351. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to BFL, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
November is the busiest month for flights from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL). Plan your visit to Bakersfield in September for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Houston to BFL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Bakersfield, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 2ºC and 19ºC.
More about Bakersfield
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There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art are leading attractions which should be on every Bakersfield itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Bakersfield will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres southeast of Bakersfield, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 161 kilometres northwest of Bakersfield. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are the start of reasons to visit.
