Travelling from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), there's a good selection of airports to start your journey from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are Toronto's main options.
Bakersfield is three hours behind Toronto. Meadows Field Airport is located in Bakersfield, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Your flight from Toronto to BFL won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Pearson International Airport, data shows 63.97% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to BFL flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62.09% of flights out of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Toronto to Meadows Field Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels close to Region of Waterloo International Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance record of YKF is 63.64%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive as planned.
About Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BFL and be in snooze mode sooner:
You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport is $635. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $983. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Toronto to BFL. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Toronto to Meadows Field Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on flight tickets from Toronto to BFL.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Bakersfield. August is when most people book flights from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Bakersfield is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 40ºC. Book your Toronto to BFL flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 17ºC.
More about Bakersfield
Start your Bakersfield trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Meadows Field Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are loads of things to do in Bakersfield when you're ready to see the sights. Start 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 done Bakersfield, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 177 kilometres south-east to Los Angeles to check off its must-visit sights. From Hollywood Sign to Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, consider Fresno, roughly 161 kilometres north-west of Bakersfield. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are highlights.
