Flights
Flights to Bakersfield
Flying to Bakersfield for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the airport with scheduled flights near Bakersfield, how far it is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 99 upcoming events in and around Bakersfield (counted Nov 8, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to downtown Bakersfield is Meadows Field (BFL), 4.7 miles away. For Dignity Health Arena, the nearest is BFL at 4.8 miles.
Airports serving Bakersfield
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Bakersfield, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows Field (BFL) 4.7 mi (8 km) | Smaller, scheduled flights | Nearest to Dignity Health Arena, The Well Comedy Club, The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater, Dignity Health Theater, Nile Theater - CA, St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Bakersfield, Kern County Fair and Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area. |
Nearest airport to each Bakersfield venue
The busiest venues in and around Bakersfield, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Dignity Health Arena Hotels near Dignity Health Arena | BFL, 4.8 mi | None |
| The Well Comedy Club Hotels near The Well Comedy Club | BFL, 8.1 mi | None |
| The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater Hotels near The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater | BFL, 4.4 mi | None |
| Dignity Health Theater Hotels near Dignity Health Theater | BFL, 4.8 mi | None |
| Nile Theater - CA Hotels near Nile Theater - CA | BFL, 4.5 mi | None |
| St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Bakersfield Hotels near St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Bakersfield | BFL, 4.4 mi | None |
| Kern County Fair Hotels near Kern County Fair | BFL, 6.6 mi | None |
| Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area Hotels near Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area | BFL, 18 mi | None |
Flying in for a Bakersfield event
In the next 30 days (counted Nov 8, 2026): 33 events in and around Bakersfield; 79% on Fri–Sun; 24 of the 32 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Bakersfield Condors vs. Calgary Wranglers
Dignity Health Arena, Bakersfield, California
From about $17.00View TicketsAnne Wilson
Dignity Health Theater, Bakersfield, California
From about $49.00View TicketsBerner
Nile Theater - CA, Bakersfield, California
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater, Bakersfield, California
From about $37.00View TicketsBakersfield Condors vs. San Diego Gulls
Dignity Health Arena, Bakersfield, California
From about $26.00View TicketsCristela Alonzo
The Well Comedy Club, Bakersfield, California
From about $70.00View TicketsBC Rodeo - 2 Day Pass
Kern County Fair, Bakersfield, California
BC Rodeo - Saturday Rodeo & Concert ft. Josh Day Band
Kern County Fair, Bakersfield, California
Search flights for:
- Nov 10: Bakersfield Condors vs. Calgary Wranglers
- Nov 12: Anne Wilson
- Nov 13: Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
- Nov 14: BC Rodeo - 2 Day Pass
- Nov 15: Bakersfield Country Music Awards
Flying in to Bakersfield: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Dignity Health Arena it is BFL, 4.8 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- The closest airport is the smaller one. BFL, a smaller airport with scheduled flights, is 4.7 mi from the centre; the nearest large airport we list, BUR, is 89 mi.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Bakersfield?
StubOrder lists one airport with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of downtown Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
What is the closest airport to Bakersfield?
Meadows Field (BFL) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to downtown Bakersfield, 4.7 miles away in a straight line.
How far is BFL from downtown Bakersfield?
Meadows Field (BFL) is 4.7 miles (8 km) from downtown Bakersfield in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
How many events are in Bakersfield in the next 30 days?
33 in and around Bakersfield in the 30 days from Nov 8, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 79% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 24 of the 32 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Which airport is best for The Well Comedy Club?
The closest airport to The Well Comedy Club is Meadows Field (BFL), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 8.1 miles away in a straight line.
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Dignity Health Arena?
The closest airport to Dignity Health Arena is Meadows Field (BFL), a smaller airport with scheduled flights, 4.8 miles away in a straight line.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
