Bakersfield (BFL) to Denver (DEN) flights
SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Meadows Field to Denver International Airport, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 845-mile flight takes about 2h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 845 mi · 1,360 km
- Flight time
- 2h 27m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying BFL to DEN
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 42,529 | 2h 28m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 6,700 | 2h 15m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BFL to DEN flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:00am and the last at 12:38pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA 393United Airlines | 5:00am | 8:28am | 10 | 93% |
| UA 1753United Airlines | 5:10am | 8:38am | 21 | 100% |
| UA 4702United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 12:38pm | 4:15pm | 31 | 80% |
Is BFL to DEN on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 728 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (93%), those around 12pm the least (79%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (39%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 728 | 86% | 12 min | 0.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 364 | 93% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 308 | 79% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 55 | 85% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 62 | 4,186 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 4,010 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 4,089 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 3,557 | |
| December 2025 | 61 | 3,849 | |
| January 2026 | 61 | 3,749 | |
| February 2026 | 56 | 3,870 | |
| March 2026 | 61 | 4,238 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 4,039 | |
| May 2026 | 62 | 4,386 | |
| June 2026 | 59 | 4,636 | |
| July 2026 | 60 | 4,620 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.