Why go
- City in California, United States.
- Served by Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT).
History
Bakersfield is a city in and the county seat of Kern County, California, United States. The city covers about 151 sq mi (390 km2) near the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, which is located in the Central Valley region.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- United Airlines UA (EM2, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 4 routes: Denver*, Houston*, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Phoenix*
- US Airways US (CRJ, CRJ-900) · 1 route: Phoenix*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BFL has direct flights to 5 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Phoenix, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bakersfield, California. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.