Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your SEA to BFL flight.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Meadows Field Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SEA and BFL:
San Francisco International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
$264 is currently the best price for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight. Return flights start at $406. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to BFL if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SEA to BFL.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Meadows Field Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
81.27% of flights leaving Seattle-Tacoma International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. Given its solid on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from SEA.
Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is approximately 23 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Meadows Field Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
If you're arriving on a late Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near BFL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Meadows Field Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Avis, Budget or Hertz and explore beyond Bakersfield's main sights.
Book your ride from Meadows Field Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to central Bakersfield
You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.
From Meadows Field Airport, Bakersfield is approximately 10 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the center.
When to fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
June is the busiest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Meadows Field Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Bakersfield in February.
Book your flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Meadows Field Airport for July if you want to go to Bakersfield during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to BFL in December. Average temperatures are between 1ºC (34ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Bakersfield. Around 161 kilometers away to the south-east, its top attractions include Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.
If you want to check out another side of United States, consider San Diego, roughly 338 kilometers south-east of Bakersfield. San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego are key reasons to visit.
