Travelling from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS): what you need to know
The timezone in Austin is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Bakersfield.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BFL to AUS flight.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bakersfield Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between BFL and AUS:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Bakersfield Airport (BFL) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
Currently, RM1,311 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bakersfield Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM1,330. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from BFL to AUS, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Bakersfield Airport (BFL)
BFL is located at 3701 Wings Way.
81% of flights departing from Bakersfield Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of BFL.
To get to Bakersfield Airport from central Bakersfield, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Bakersfield Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BFL:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
Consider booking a hotel close to AUS if you're on a late Bakersfield Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Austin-Bergstrom Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and discover more of Austin and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Austin-Bergstrom Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to central Austin
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Austin. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
It'll take around 45 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bakersfield Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Austin. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Austin is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Book your flights from Bakersfield Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BFL to AUS sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Austin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres east of Austin, a visit to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin, San Antonio is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
