Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): what you need to know
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your ORD to BFL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between ORD and BFL:
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
At the moment, $470 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $385. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ORD to BFL if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from ORD to BFL by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights departing from O'Hare International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
Booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near ORD:
Arriving at Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Consider booking a hotel near BFL if you have a late O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Meadows Field Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Hertz and venture far and wide through Bakersfield and beyond.
Book your vehicle from Meadows Field Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're going away during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to central Bakersfield
You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.
Meadows Field Airport to central Bakersfield has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
June is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Bakersfield in February.
Book your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Meadows Field Airport for July if you'd like to go to Bakersfield during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
December has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ORD to BFL sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Bakersfield. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, head for San Diego, about 338 kilometres south-east of Bakersfield. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are key highlights.
