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$586+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield (DSM - 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BFL
Feb 11 — Feb 181
Tue 2/11
Tue 2/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 February 6, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$586
(American Airlines)

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September

Average price

$370
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 6, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Wed 6/46:20 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/81:22 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/6$586
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Wed 6/411:21 amDSM - BFL
2 stops13h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/86:00 amBFL - DSM
2 stops37h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/6$712

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Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Wed 6/4

6:20 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/8

1:22 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$586

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Wed 6/4

11:21 am-10:29 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/8

6:00 am-9:22 pm

2 stops37h 22m

$712

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Deals found on 2/6

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield

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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?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield (average of $366). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines 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 February 6, 2025.

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

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 February 6, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,882 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
8,882 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,882 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
8,882 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 $586 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $712.

  • 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 $366). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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