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$169+ Cheap flights from California to Bakersfield (BFL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BFL
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) 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 November 20, 2024.

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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/128:55 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/152:10 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/176:15 amSAN - BFL
1 stop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/242:10 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/76:25 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop3h 35mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/142:10 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$213
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/197:25 amBUR - BFL
1 stop14h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/266:15 amBFL - BUR
1 stop15h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/46:00 amONT - BFL
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/116:15 amBFL - ONT
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$462
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/77:30 amSNA - BFL
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/146:15 amBFL - SNA
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$480
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/173:54 pmSJC - BFL
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/242:10 pmBFL - SJC
2 stops21h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$495
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/269:10 amSFO - BFL
1 stop12h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/39:53 amBFL - SFO
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$548
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/296:00 amSJC - BFL
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/246:27 amBFL - SJC
1 stop29h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$812
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/227:30 pmONT - BFL
1 stop20h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2512:50 pmBFL - ONT
1 stop9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$846

Find flights from California to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

8:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 12/15

2:10 pm-3:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$169

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 12/17

6:15 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 12/24

2:10 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$208

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Sat 12/7

6:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 12/14

2:10 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$213

BurbankBakersfield

BUR - BFL

BURBFL

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 12/19

7:25 am-10:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 12/26

6:15 am-9:57 pm

1 stop15h 42m

$420

OntarioBakersfield

ONT - BFL

ONTBFL

Ontario

Wed 12/4

6:00 am-10:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/11

6:15 am-2:33 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$462

Santa AnaBakersfield

SNA - BFL

SNABFL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 12/7

7:30 am-10:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 12/14

6:15 am-8:45 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$480

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Tue 12/17

3:54 pm-12:19 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 12/24

2:10 pm-11:39 am

2 stops21h 29m

$495

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

7:00 am-3:41 pm

2 stops8h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/11

6:15 am-8:36 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$756

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Thu 12/5

6:00 am-3:34 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 12/9

4:30 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop43h 44m

$861

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Mon 12/16

6:15 am-12:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$194

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Best time to book a flight from California to Bakersfield

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Travel insights for flights from California to Bakersfield

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Bakersfield including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Bakersfield?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bakersfield (average of $340). Flying from California to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $499). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Bakersfield. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Bakersfield as you normally would.

Rainfall in Bakersfield by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bakersfield ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bakersfield when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Bakersfield by month

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

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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from California to Bakersfield. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from California?

    Located just 4.7 mi from the city center, Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bakersfield from California.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Bakersfield?

    The most popular route from California to Bakersfield is San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field. You may also consider Los Angeles - Bakersfield Meadows Field or Ontario - Bakersfield Meadows Field.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Bakersfield?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bakersfield (average of $340). Flying from California to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $499). 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 California to Bakersfield

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United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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