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Cheap flights from San Diego to Bakersfield (SAN - BFL) from $252

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Jun 11 — Jun 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Bakersfield (BFL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

Round-trip from

$334

One-way from

$252
From San Diego to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Bakersfield?

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Bakersfield. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to BFL?

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 37% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap San Diego to Bakersfield flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to Bakersfield specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Thu 7/410:45 amSAN - BFL
1 stop3h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$368
Thu 7/48:39 pmSAN - BFL
2 stops17h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$456
Thu 7/44:10 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop22h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$461
Thu 7/48:39 pmSAN - BFL
2 stops17h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$466
Tue 6/182:30 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/251:29 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$489
Tue 6/182:30 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/251:29 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops20h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$499
Tue 6/1811:01 amSAN - BFL
2 stops25h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/251:29 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops20h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$699
Wed 6/123:55 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop28h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/161:29 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$821
Wed 6/1211:06 amSAN - BFL
2 stops25h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/161:29 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$921

San Diego to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Tue 10/18:00 amSAN - BFL
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/72:15 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$264
Tue 10/18:50 pmSAN - BFL
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/72:15 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$337
Thu 7/410:45 amSAN - BFL
1 stop3h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$368
Tue 10/110:35 amSAN - BFL
3 stops26h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/72:15 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$382
Thu 7/48:39 pmSAN - BFL
2 stops17h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$456
Thu 7/44:10 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop22h 01mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$461
Thu 7/48:39 pmSAN - BFL
2 stops17h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$466
Tue 6/182:30 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/251:29 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$489
Tue 6/182:30 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/251:29 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops20h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$499

San Diego to Bakersfield flights leaving soon

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Wed 6/123:55 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop28h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/161:29 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$821
Wed 6/1211:06 amSAN - BFL
2 stops25h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/161:29 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$921
Wed 6/1211:06 amSAN - BFL
2 stops25h 42mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/161:29 pmBFL - SAN
2 stops20h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$1,070

One-way flights to Bakersfield from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Bakersfield. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Wed 6/267:31 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop20h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$252
Wed 6/266:15 amSAN - BFL
2 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$517

Find flights from San Diego to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Bakersfield that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 10/1

1 stop4h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/7

1 stop4h 14m

$264

San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 10/1

2 stops25h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/7

1 stop4h 14m

$337

San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 7/4

1 stop3h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

2 stops8h 52m

$368

San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 10/1

3 stops26h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/7

1 stop4h 14m

$382

San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 7/4

2 stops17h 32m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

2 stops8h 52m

$456

San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 7/4

1 stop7h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 26m

$461

San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 7/4

2 stops17h 32m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

2 stops8h 52m

$466

San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 6/18

1 stop6h 17m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/25

1 stop8h 53m

$489

San DiegoBakersfield Meadows Field

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 6/18

1 stop6h 17m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/25

2 stops20h 52m

$499

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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Bakersfield. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Bakersfield

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Temperature and rainfall in Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BFL

Temperature

48.2 - 84.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bakersfield, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bakersfield. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bakersfield. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Diego to Bakersfield for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Bakersfield for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $264, but on average you can expect to pay $442.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to Bakersfield for under $900?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from San Diego to Bakersfield within the next 7 days for less than $900.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bakersfield, with prices starting at $264.

  • What does SAN to BFL mean?

    This is defined as San Diego Airport (SAN) and Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL). Codes like Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Bakersfield that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Bakersfield flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Bakersfield with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Bakersfield flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Bakersfield.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Bakersfield that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to Bakersfield offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Bakersfield?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Bakersfield flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to Bakersfield flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to Bakersfield flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Bakersfield?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bakersfield (average of $334). Flying from San Diego to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $513). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from San Diego to Bakersfield

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United AirlinesCheapest$211Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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