Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Private charter · BFL → TVL

Bakersfield to Lake Tahoe

245 miles, about 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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Times are local to each departure airport.

The trip

Bakersfield to Lake Tahoe, door to door faster.

Trade about 5½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 25 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Meadows Field in Bakersfield to Lake Tahoe Airport in Lake Tahoe, 245 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
245 mi
Flight
1 hr 25 min
Driving
5½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
BFLBakersfieldTVLLake Tahoe
BFL → TVL245 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 25 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers45 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Bakersfield

Airports in Bakersfield

  • BFL

    Commercial airport

    Meadows Field

    Bakersfield · KBFL

    From downtown
    5 mi
    Longest runway
    10,849 ft

  • KL45

    Regional airport

    Bakersfield International Airport

    Bakersfield

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • MIT

    Regional airport

    Shafter Airport - Minter Field

    Shafter · KMIT

    From downtown
    13 mi
    Longest runway
    4,501 ft

  • KDLO

    Regional airport

    Delano Municipal Airport

    Delano

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,659 ft

  • KL73

    Regional airport

    Poso Kern County Airport

    Famoso

    From downtown
    17 mi
    Longest runway
    3,000 ft

  • KL19

    Regional airport

    Wasco Kern County Airport

    Wasco

    From downtown
    25 mi
    Longest runway
    3,380 ft

Arriving Lake Tahoe

Airports in Lake Tahoe

  • TVL

    Commercial airport

    Lake Tahoe Airport

    South Lake Tahoe · KTVL

    From downtown
    6 mi
    Longest runway
    8,541 ft

  • CSN

    Commercial airport

    Carson Airport

    Carson City · KCXP

    From downtown
    19 mi
    Longest runway
    6,101 ft

  • TKF

    Commercial airport

    Truckee Tahoe Airport

    Truckee · KTRK

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    7,001 ft

  • MEV

    Regional airport

    Minden-Tahoe Airport

    Minden · KMEV

    From downtown
    11 mi
    Longest runway
    7,399 ft

  • KA34

    Regional airport

    Dayton Valley Airpark

    Dayton/Carson City

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,343 ft

When you land

Things to do in Lake Tahoe

Stateline sits on the south shore of Lake Tahoe right on the California line, where a cluster of casino resorts meets the town of South Lake Tahoe. Heavenly Mountain Resort straddles both states with runs overlooking the lake, and the area draws skiers in winter and boaters, hikers and beachgoers in summer. Tourism, gaming and hospitality drive the local economy, and the Nevada side of the lake is popular with second-home owners attracted in part by the state’s lack of personal income tax.

  1. 01

    Heavenly Mountain Resort

    Spanning California and Nevada, Heavenly offers skiing with lake views from many runs, and a gondola rises from the heart of the south shore’s village.

  2. 02

    Emerald Bay State Park

    On the California side, this bay with its small island is one of the most photographed places at the lake, with Vikingsholm, a Scandinavian-style mansion, on its shore.

  3. 03

    Edgewood Tahoe

    This lakeside golf course and resort hosts an annual celebrity golf tournament each July and offers dining with views across the water.

  4. 04

    Zephyr Cove

    North of Stateline on the Nevada shore, this beach resort offers swimming, paddleboarding and boat rentals, along with cruises on a paddle-wheel boat to Emerald Bay.

  5. 05

    Van Sickle Bi-State Park

    Within walking distance of the casinos, this park offers hiking trails that climb into the forest with views of the lake and links to the Tahoe Rim Trail.

  6. 06

    Sand Harbor

    On the lake’s northeast shore, this state park is known for clear turquoise water, granite boulders and the summer Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

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Questions

Bakersfield to Lake Tahoe flights

How long is a private flight from Bakersfield to Lake Tahoe?

About 1 hr 25 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 245 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 5½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Bakersfield to Lake Tahoe use?

You can depart from Meadows Field (BFL), Bakersfield International Airport (KL45), or Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT) and arrive at Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL), Carson Airport (CSN), or Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Bakersfield to Lake Tahoe 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 Bakersfield and Lake Tahoe?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Lake Tahoe back to Bakersfield are priced the same way.

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Lake Tahoe to Bakersfield

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