Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bakersfield (BFL) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Meadows Field, with about 7 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,271-mile flight takes about 3h 14m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,271 mi · 2,045 km
- Flight time
- 3h 14m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying DFW to BFL
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 7 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319 | 37,729 | 3h 14m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to BFL flight schedule
2 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:30pm and the last at 9:40pm. 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 1513American Airlines | 6:30pm | 7:45pm | 27 | 57% |
| AA 1110American Airlines | 9:40pm | 10:58pm | 4 | 52% |
Is DFW to BFL on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 55% of 311 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 4pm were the most punctual (79%), those around 9pm the least (27%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (49%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 311 | 55% | 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12pm | 16 | 44% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 20 | 79% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 19 | 61% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 24 | 50% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 134 | 57% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 46 | 71% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 47 | 27% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 30 | 3,724 | |
| September 2025 | 28 | 3,744 | |
| October 2025 | 30 | 3,885 | |
| November 2025 | 30 | 3,864 | |
| December 2025 | 29 | 3,843 | |
| January 2026 | 26 | 2,806 | |
| February 2026 | 11 | 1,353 | |
| April 2026 | 24 | 3,070 | |
| May 2026 | 29 | 3,895 | |
| June 2026 | 28 | 3,517 | |
| July 2026 | 31 | 4,028 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.