Travelling from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
Get your trip started at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the main airport in Atlanta. Search for flights from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) that jet out of this base.
Meadows Field Airport is located in Bakersfield. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is three hours behind Atlanta.
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 board your flight from Atlanta to BFL.
Peak season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Atlanta, ATL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights leaving Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, 76.64% land on time at their destination.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BFL:
The address for BFL is 3701 Wings Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport is $577. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $567. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Atlanta to BFL, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport ticket.
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Find an affordable flight from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport by using the search filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
February is the quietest month for flights from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Bakersfield based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Before locking in your Atlanta to BFL plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Bakersfield, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport in December when temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Bakersfield
Once you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Meadows Field Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bakersfield:
Kern County Museum and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Bakersfield travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of the United States
Bakersfield has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States waiting to be explored. About 177 kilometres south-east of Bakersfield, a visit to Los Angeles will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
Fresno is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Bakersfield. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
