Denver (DEN) to Bakersfield (BFL) flights
SkyWest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Denver International Airport to Meadows Field, with about 14 flights a week in July 2026. The 845-mile flight takes about 2h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 845 mi · 1,360 km
- Flight time
- 2h 43m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying DEN to BFL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 7 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 42,834 | 2h 45m |
| United Airlines | 7 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200 | 6,813 | 2h 28m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DEN to BFL flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:27am and the last at 7:15pm. 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 4668United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:27am | 1:19pm | 31 | 81% |
| UA 1494United Airlines | 7:05pm | 8:43pm | 21 | 52% |
| UA 1322United Airlines | 7:15pm | 8:48pm | 10 | 53% |
Is DEN to BFL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 79% of 730 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 11am were the most punctual (81%), those around 7pm the least (77%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 730 | 79% | 16 min | 0.1% |
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
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 62 | 4,082 | |
| September 2025 | 60 | 4,019 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 4,189 | |
| November 2025 | 59 | 3,720 | |
| December 2025 | 61 | 3,884 | |
| January 2026 | 61 | 3,654 | |
| February 2026 | 55 | 3,603 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 4,127 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 4,025 | |
| May 2026 | 63 | 4,734 | |
| June 2026 | 60 | 4,758 | |
| July 2026 | 61 | 4,852 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.