Private charter · BMI → BFL
Bloomington to Bakersfield
1,670 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Bloomington to Bakersfield, door to door faster.
Trade about 35 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in Bloomington to Meadows Field in Bakersfield, 1,670 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 1,670 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 35 hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Bloomington
Airports in Bloomington
BMI
Commercial airportCentral Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington/Normal · KBMI
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
Arriving Bakersfield
Airports in Bakersfield
BFL
Commercial airportMeadows Field
Bakersfield · KBFL
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,849 ft
KDLO
Regional airportDelano Municipal Airport
Delano
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,659 ft
When you land
Things to do in Bakersfield
Bakersfield is the seat of Kern County, which has long been California’s leading oil-producing county and ranks among the nation’s top agricultural counties. Carrots, almonds, pistachios, citrus and table grapes grow across the southern San Joaquin Valley, and some of the country’s largest produce companies operate here. Distribution centers along Interstate 5 and Highway 99 add logistics to the mix. The city is also the home of the Bakersfield Sound, the twangy country music made famous by Buck Owens and Merle Haggard, and of a Basque dining tradition that dates back to sheepherding days.
- 01
Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
Part museum and part honky-tonk, this venue displays Buck Owens memorabilia and hosts live country music and dancing, keeping the Bakersfield Sound alive.
- 02
Kern County Museum
This open-air museum gathers dozens of historic buildings from around the county, along with exhibits on oil, agriculture and the region’s country music heritage.
- 03
California Living Museum
Known as CALM, this zoo and botanical garden showcases native California animals and plants, many of them rescued wildlife that cannot be released.
- 04
Basque Restaurants
Bakersfield’s family-style Basque dining rooms serve multi-course meals of soup, beans, salad, tongue and lamb at long shared tables, a local tradition for generations.
- 05
Kern River Valley
About an hour northeast, the Kern River canyon and the town of Kernville are known for whitewater rafting, fishing and camping, with Lake Isabella nearby.
- 06
Tehachapi Loop
In the mountains southeast of the city, freight trains spiral over themselves on this famous railroad loop, a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark and favorite of rail fans.
Questions
Bloomington to Bakersfield flights
How long is a private flight from Bloomington to Bakersfield?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 1,670 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 35 hours.
Which airports do flights from Bloomington to Bakersfield use?
You can depart from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) and arrive at Meadows Field (BFL) or Delano Municipal Airport (KDLO). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Bloomington to Bakersfield cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Bloomington and Bakersfield?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Bakersfield back to Bloomington are priced the same way.
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Bakersfield to Bloomington
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