Bakersfield (BFL) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Meadows Field to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,271-mile flight takes about 3h 7m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,271 mi · 2,045 km
- Flight time
- 3h 7m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 92%
Airlines flying BFL to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 40,791 | 3h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BFL to DFW flight schedule
1 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:52am and the last at 5:52am. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 1087American Airlines | 5:52am | 11:15am | 31 | 89% |
Is BFL to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 310 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (89%), those around 6am the least (85%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (59%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 310 | 86% | 19 min | 3.5% |
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 | 28 | 89% | |
| 6am to 7am | 206 | 85% | |
| 7am to 8am | 76 | 88% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 29 | 4,089 | |
| September 2025 | 28 | 4,004 | |
| October 2025 | 30 | 4,253 | |
| November 2025 | 29 | 3,992 | |
| December 2025 | 31 | 4,060 | |
| January 2026 | 27 | 3,445 | |
| February 2026 | 11 | 1,472 | |
| April 2026 | 23 | 3,217 | |
| May 2026 | 29 | 4,050 | |
| June 2026 | 28 | 3,893 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,316 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.