Flying from London to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
Choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from London to Meadows Field Airport (BFL). Explore your options for departing London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Bakersfield is seven hours behind London. Meadows Field Airport is located in Bakersfield, which operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from London to BFL.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow some extra wiggle room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tour another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to BFL leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
LHR is around 31 kms (19 miles) from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour.
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When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kms (50 miles) or so.
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London Gatwick Airport has an on-time performance rate of 69.26%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From the centre of London, STN is around 64 kms (40 miles) away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you're on public transport.
Make catching an early London to Meadows Field Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Stansted Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that leave from STN touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.
About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Consider booking a hotel close to BFL if you have a late flight from London to Meadows Field Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
£628 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from London to Meadows Field Airport. A return flight starts at £718. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to BFL. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
Cheap London to Meadows Field Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from London to BFL.
Uncover a great deal on a flight from London to Meadows Field Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from London to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Bakersfield. August is when most people book flights from London to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Lock in a London to BFL plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bakersfield to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to Meadows Field Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC (34ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF).
More about Bakersfield
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bakersfield right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from London to Meadows Field Airport:
You'll find loads of terrific things to do in Bakersfield when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Kern County Museum followed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Bakersfield. Around 177 kms (110 miles) away to the south-east, top sights here include Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 161 kms (100 miles) north-west of Bakersfield. No trip is complete without visiting Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
