What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Bakersfield is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $264. American Airlines is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 65% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Bakersfield from Des Moines average $421. You can even find prices in September for less than $421, as users have found deals to Bakersfield from as low as $292. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Bakersfield from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

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Round-trip from	$209 (American Airlines)
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$494

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Wed 5/285:15 amDSM - BFL

2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/3112:40 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/8

$209

Wed 4/95:45 amDSM - BFL

2 stops8h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/155:20 amBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$264

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Wed 5/285:15 amDSM - BFL

2 stops8h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/3112:40 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/8

$209

Wed 4/95:45 amDSM - BFL

2 stops8h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/155:20 amBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$264

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Wed 4/92:37 pmDSM - BFL

1 stop6h 04mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/156:20 amBFL - DSM

1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$258

Wed 4/95:45 amDSM - BFL

2 stops8h 26mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/155:20 amBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/10

$264

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Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

5:15 am-11:52 am

2 stops8h 37m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/31

12:40 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$209

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Wed 4/9

5:45 am-12:11 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/15

5:20 am-12:42 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$264

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Des Moines 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 DSM to BFL?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Bakersfield 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

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,631 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,631 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,631 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,631 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Bakersfield is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $209 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $264. American Airlines is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Bakersfield?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Des Moines 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$247	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$253	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield

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

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