Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): what you need to know
Give yourself enough time to make your PDX to BFL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PDX and BFL include:
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
£189 is the lowest price for a one-way Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight. A return flight starts at £260. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PDX to BFL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport.
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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 Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport.
Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
PDX's address is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport has a strong on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PDX arrive on schedule 83.65% of the time.
Central Portland to Portland International Airport is around 12 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PDX:
Arriving at Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
If you're landing on a late Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near BFL:
Travel at your own pace with a Meadows Field Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Avis, Budget or Hertz and venture far and wide through Bakersfield and beyond.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Meadows Field Airport several weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to central Bakersfield
You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.
Meadows Field Airport is roughly 6 miles from central Bakersfield. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
June is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Bakersfield in February.
The warmest month in Bakersfield is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Portland International Airport to Meadows Field Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PDX to BFL in December. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Bakersfield, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 100 miles south-east to Los Angeles to check off its top sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
San Diego is another standout destination in United States and is around 210 miles south-east of Bakersfield. No journey is complete without dropping by San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
