Travelling from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
Bakersfield is three hours behind New York. Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is located in Bakersfield, which operates on the UTC-8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from New York to BFL.
If you're going away during a peak month like July, head to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
73% of flights leaving from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport make it to their destination on time.
JFK's address is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your New York to BFL flight? Check in to a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 71%.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 30 minutes to arrive by car and 55 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near New York LaGuardia Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of LGA is 69%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
The address of New York LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
If you have a late flight from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near BFL:
You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.
Getting from Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to central Bakersfield
Central Bakersfield is around 8 kilometres from Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It'll take around 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is R 5,968. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,362. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from New York to BFL, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL). November is the busiest month to travel to Bakersfield. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in September.
The warmest month in Bakersfield is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your New York to BFL plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 2ºC (36ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bakersfield
Start your Bakersfield trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Your trip to Bakersfield wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions worth exploring include Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art.
Explore more of the United States
Bakersfield will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometres southeast of Bakersfield, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Around 161 kilometres northwest of Bakersfield, Fresno is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
