Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): what you need to know
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LHR to BFL flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from London Heathrow 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. Some great stopovers between LHR and BFL include:
San Francisco International Airport
Denver International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
At the moment, £598 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £661. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LHR to BFL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Meadows Field Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to BFL.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Meadows Field Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 19 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Meadows Field Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LHR:
Arriving at Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Reserve a hotel close to BFL if you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go where the road takes you with a Meadows Field Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Avis, Budget or Hertz and chase adventure across Bakersfield and beyond.
Boost your chances of snagging the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Meadows Field Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to central Bakersfield
The street address for BFL is 3701 Wings Way.
Meadows Field Airport is approximately 6 miles from the centre of Bakersfield. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
June is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Meadows Field Airport. To skip the 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 London Heathrow Airport to Meadows Field Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to BFL in December. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Bakersfield, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 100 miles south-east to Los Angeles to tick off its popular sights. From Griffith Observatory to The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in United States, consider San Diego, roughly 210 miles south-east of Bakersfield. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are key reasons to visit.
