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Private Jet Charter Los Angeles (LAX) to Bakersfield (BFL)

Fly privately from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Meadows Field (BFL), a 176 km (95 nm) flight, from 36m in the fastest private jet. Estimated charter prices start around $3,900 all-in.

Distance
176 km
Fastest
36m
From
$3,900
Non-stop sizes
7
From
To
Departure
Passengers

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Which private jet is right for Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

  • Very Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    5-6
    Flight
    42m
    Est. price
    $7,500

    e.g. Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 · HondaJet HA-420

  • Light JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-10
    Flight
    39m
    Est. price
    $6,900

    e.g. Cessna Citation CJ3+ · Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2

  • Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    8-9
    Flight
    39m
    Est. price
    $12,200

    e.g. Hawker 800XP · Hawker 850XP

  • Super Midsize JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-12
    Flight
    38m
    Est. price
    $20,300

    e.g. Bombardier Challenger 3500 · Gulfstream G200

  • Heavy JetsNon-stop
    Seats
    9-16
    Flight
    38m
    Est. price
    $19,000

    e.g. Gulfstream G450 · Gulfstream G500

  • Ultra Long RangeNon-stop
    Seats
    15-19
    Flight
    37m
    Est. price
    $32,600

    e.g. Gulfstream G600 · Gulfstream G650ER

  • TurbopropsNon-stop
    Seats
    7-8
    Flight
    49m
    Est. price
    $3,900

    e.g. Beechcraft King Air B200 · Pilatus PC-12 NGX

Prices are all-in market estimates (crew, pilots, standard fees). Final price on request, tailored to your dates and aircraft.

Aircraft that fly Los Angeles to Bakersfield non-stop

118 of the 118 aircraft on JetsFly fly this 176 km route without a fuel stop. Prices are averages for the one-way flight, including crew, airport fees and taxes.
Piper PA-31 Chieftain exteriorTurboprops

Piper PA-31 Chieftain

Piper

Pax
7
Time
55m

about $6,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cessna Citation I/SP exteriorLight

Cessna Citation I/SP

Cessna

Pax
5
Time
43m

about $10,400one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 exteriorVery Light

Cirrus Vision Jet SF50

Cirrus Aircraft

Pax
6
Time
46m

about $11,700one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Rockwell Sabreliner 60 exteriorMidsize

Rockwell Sabreliner 60

Rockwell

Pax
7
Time
38m

about $18,300one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Gulfstream II exteriorHeavy

Gulfstream II

Gulfstream Aerospace

Pax
12
Time
39m

about $26,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Hawker 4000 exteriorSuper Midsize

Hawker 4000

Hawker Beechcraft

Pax
8
Time
38m

about $29,000one way, average price for the whole aircraft, including fees

Los Angeles to Bakersfield in local time

Take off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) at 10:00 local time in a Bombardier Global 8000 and you land at Meadows Field (BFL) at about 10:36 local time, after 36m in the air. Bakersfield is on the same time as Los Angeles.

Return flight: Bakersfield to Los Angeles

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Los Angeles to Bakersfield price through the year

Average one-way estimate for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain) each month. Cheapest in February at about $3,600; August is the dearest at about $4,200.
  1. Dec: about $4,100
  2. Jan: about $3,700
  3. Feb: about $3,600
  4. Mar: about $3,800
  5. Apr: about $3,900
  6. May: about $3,800
  7. Jun: about $4,200
  8. Jul: about $4,200
  9. Aug: about $4,200
  10. Sept: about $3,800
  11. Oct: about $3,900

From our booking engine (the prices /book shows): busier seasons, weekends and big events cost more; Tuesdays and Wednesdays and booking more than two weeks ahead cost less. Whole aircraft, taxes included; not a quote.

Private jet traffic at Los Angeles and Bakersfield

Private jets our live tracking counted on the ground at each airport in the last 30 days, and the other airports they use nearby.

Departure

1,304private jets at Los Angeles International Airport

Busiest on Sundays (18% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

Other private-jet airports near Los Angeles

Arrival

1private jets at Meadows Field

Busiest on Mondays (100% of the week's jets): book early for those days.

From the ADS-B feed behind our live jet map: each jet counted once per airport per day. No registrations or owners are stored. Coverage is best in North America and Europe.

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Our read of the market for Los Angeles to Bakersfield on your date.

Fly Tue 24 Nov instead

Moving your flight to Tue 24 Nov should cost about 4% less.

From, on Mon 23 Nov
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Empty legs, past year
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Private jet vs business class

Per person, with the hours you save door to door.

Travellers

4

Private jet

$2,600

per person · Cessna Citation I/SP

1h 13m door to door

Business class

$650

per person · typical flexible fare

3h 44m door to door

You save 2h 31m each, 10h 3m for the group. The jet costs $1,570 more per person, after your time saved.

Jet: our average one-way price for the cheapest jet that seats your group. Airline: typical business fare for the distance, plus about 3 hours at airports.

How much does a private jet from Los Angeles to Bakersfield cost?

$3,900 – $42,800

one way, whole aircraft, all-in estimate

  • Return trip from about $5,600 (Piper PA-31 Chieftain, back another day): less than two one-way flights.
  • Very Light Jets and larger fly the route non-stop.
  • Empty legs on this routing can cut costs by up to 75% when the timing aligns.

Why fly this route privately?

  • Arrive at Los Angeles International Airport's private terminal 15 minutes before take-off, not hours.
  • Land at Meadows Field, closer to where you are going.
  • Fly when you want: your schedule decides, not the airline's.
DepartureLos Angeles International Airport (LAX)Los Angeles, United StatesArrivalMeadows Field (BFL)Bakersfield, United States
Fastest flight time: 36mUp to 19 passengers

Los Angeles to Bakersfield, Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a private jet from Los Angeles to Bakersfield cost?
Estimated charter prices for the 176 km flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Bakersfield (BFL) range from about $3,900 in the turboprops category to around $42,800 for ultra long range, all-in including crew and standard fees. Request a formal quote for an exact price for your dates.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Bakersfield by private jet?
Flight time depends on the aircraft: expect around 36m in the fastest category. Private terminals also save 1-2 hours versus airline check-in.
Which private jets can fly Los Angeles to Bakersfield non-stop?
Very Light Jets, Light Jets, Midsize Jets, Super Midsize Jets, Heavy Jets, Ultra Long Range, Turboprops can typically fly this 176 km route non-stop. Typical aircraft include Cirrus Vision Jet SF50, HondaJet HA-420, Embraer Phenom 100EV.
Can I book an empty leg from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?
Right now our empty-leg board has 38 flights leaving the Los Angeles area and 0 arriving in the Bakersfield area. Empty legs are one-way flights an aircraft makes anyway, sold below a normal charter when the timing fits. Check our empty legs page, or set a price alert and we e-mail you when one matches your route.
How much is a return private jet from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?
About $5,600 for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), out and back on different days, whole aircraft, taxes and fees included. A return usually costs less than two one-way flights because the aircraft is flown in and home once. Crew nights away add to it when you stay longer.
When is the cheapest time to fly private from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?
On our booking engine's estimates for the cheapest aircraft (Piper PA-31 Chieftain), February averages about $3,600 and August about $4,200. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are usually cheaper than Fridays and Sundays, and booking more than two weeks ahead avoids last-minute prices.
Which airport do private jets use most near Los Angeles?
In the last 30 days our live tracking counted the most private jets at Van Nuys Airport (VNY): 3,451, 31 km from LAX. We quote the airport that suits you best; tell us where you are going in Los Angeles.

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Aircraft for Los Angeles to Bakersfield

These jets can fly the 176 km non-stop. Open one for photos, cabin size and an estimated hourly rate.

Piper PA-31 Chieftain1,700 km rangeEclipse 5501,815 km rangeBeechjet 400A2,135 km rangeHawker 850XP4,630 km rangeEmbraer Legacy 6005,920 km rangeBombardier Challenger 35005,926 km range

Compare them on the private jet fleet page, or track charter prices and empty legs.

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More private jet routes to Bakersfield

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More on both ends of this trip: private jet charter in Los Angeles and private jet charter in Bakersfield.

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