Flying from Houston to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at one of Houston's main airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) departing from either of these.
Meadows Field Airport is located in Bakersfield. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is two hours behind Houston.
To ensure you catch your flight from Houston to BFL, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
In high season, expect extended wait times and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Meadows Field Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
78.42% of flights departing from George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Houston to BFL flight? Check in to a hotel near William P. Hobby Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
William P. Hobby Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 81.06% of flights taking off from here make it to their final destination as planned.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Consider booking a hotel near BFL if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Meadows Field Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
The address for BFL is 3701 Wings Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Meadows Field Airport is 253 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 239 €. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Houston to BFL if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Houston to Meadows Field Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Meadows Field Airport (BFL). August is when most people travel to Bakersfield. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in February.
Lock in a Houston to BFL plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bakersfield to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
December sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Meadows Field Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Bakersfield
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Bakersfield right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Houston to Meadows Field Airport:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Bakersfield when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Kern County Museum followed by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Bakersfield, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 177 kilometres south-east to Los Angeles to check off its must-visit sights. From Hollywood Sign to Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Fresno is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres north-west of Bakersfield. No trip is complete without a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
