Private charter · BFL → SNA
Bakersfield to Newport Beach
139 miles, about 50 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Bakersfield to Newport Beach, door to door faster.
Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 50 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Meadows Field in Bakersfield to John Wayne Orange County International Airport in Newport Beach, 139 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 139 mi
- Flight
- 50 min
- Driving
- 3½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers50 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers25 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Bakersfield
Airports in Bakersfield
BFL
Commercial airportMeadows Field
Bakersfield · KBFL
- From downtown
- 5 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,849 ft
KL45
Regional airportBakersfield International Airport
Bakersfield
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
MIT
Regional airportShafter Airport - Minter Field
Shafter · KMIT
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,501 ft
KDLO
Regional airportDelano Municipal Airport
Delano
- From downtown
- 28 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,659 ft
KL73
Regional airportPoso Kern County Airport
Famoso
- From downtown
- 17 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
KL19
Regional airportWasco Kern County Airport
Wasco
- From downtown
- 25 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,380 ft
Arriving Newport Beach
Airports in Newport Beach
SNA
Major airportJohn Wayne Orange County International Airport
Santa Ana · KSNA
- From downtown
- 4 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,700 ft
LGB
Major airportLong Beach International Airport
Long Beach · KLGB
- From downtown
- 20 mi
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
FUL
Regional airportFullerton Municipal Airport
Fullerton · KFUL
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,121 ft
KAJO
Regional airportCorona Municipal Airport
Corona
- From downtown
- 26 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,200 ft
CPM
Regional airportCompton Woodley Airport
Compton · KCPM
- From downtown
- 27 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,323 ft
TOA
Regional airportZamperini Field
Torrance · KTOA
- From downtown
- 29 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
When you land
Things to do in Newport Beach
Newport Beach anchors Orange County’s coastline, and its harbor, lined with yachts, waterfront homes and the small islands of Balboa and Lido Isle, is one of the most affluent waterfronts in California. Newport Center and Fashion Island hold financial firms, real estate developers and Pacific Life’s headquarters, while neighboring Irvine adds UC Irvine, corporate campuses and a strong medical device industry. Orange County as a whole draws executives, investors, buyers and families in steady numbers throughout the year.
- 01
Balboa Island and Peninsula
A tiny car ferry links Balboa Island’s waterfront cottages with the Balboa Peninsula, where the Fun Zone, harbor cruises and the beach at The Wedge are short walks apart.
- 02
Crystal Cove State Park
Between Newport and Laguna, this park protects beaches, tide pools, hiking trails in the hills and a historic district of restored 1930s beach cottages, some available as rentals.
- 03
Laguna Beach
Just south, Laguna’s coves, galleries and seaside restaurants reflect its long history as an artists’ colony, and its summer festivals draw visitors from across Southern California.
- 04
South Coast Plaza
This Costa Mesa shopping center is one of the largest in the country, with luxury flagships and department stores, and the Segerstrom Center for the Arts sits across the street.
- 05
Huntington Beach
Surf City USA’s long pier, wide beaches and consistent waves make it a center of California surf culture, with the International Surfing Museum a short walk inland.
- 06
Disneyland Resort
In Anaheim, about a half hour inland, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure share an entrance plaza with the Downtown Disney District and three resort hotels.
Questions
Bakersfield to Newport Beach flights
How long is a private flight from Bakersfield to Newport Beach?
About 50 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 139 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Bakersfield to Newport Beach use?
You can depart from Meadows Field (BFL), Bakersfield International Airport (KL45), or Shafter Airport - Minter Field (MIT) and arrive at John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), Long Beach International Airport (LGB), or Fullerton Municipal Airport (FUL). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Bakersfield to Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Newport Beach back to Bakersfield are priced the same way.
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Newport Beach to Bakersfield
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