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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield (DSM - BFL) from $425

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 8/24. 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.
DSM — BFL
May 21 — May 281
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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 May 16, 2024.

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$593

Round-trip from

$347
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 72% 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 $524. You can even find prices in September for less than $524, as users have found deals to Bakersfield from as low as $303. The month of October 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 68%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Bakersfield (DSM - BFL)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Sat 8/249:06 amDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$425
Sat 8/246:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$430
Sat 8/249:06 amDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/285:25 amBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$463

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Bakersfield. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sat 8/35:45 amDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1012:30 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$438
Sat 8/35:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1012:30 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$477
Sat 8/35:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1012:20 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$556
Fri 5/315:15 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/912:43 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$665
Fri 5/3112:14 pmDSM - BFL
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/94:48 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$674
Fri 5/3111:40 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/912:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$783

Cheap Des Moines to Bakersfield flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Bakersfield specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 5/202:48 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2712:38 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$554
Fri 5/315:15 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/912:43 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$665
Mon 5/202:48 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2712:51 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$669
Fri 5/3112:14 pmDSM - BFL
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/94:48 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$674
Mon 5/2012:14 pmDSM - BFL
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/277:20 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops14h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$728
Fri 5/3111:40 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/912:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$783

Des Moines to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 8/249:06 amDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$425
Sat 8/246:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops24h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$430
Sat 8/35:45 amDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1012:30 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$438
Sat 8/249:06 amDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/285:25 amBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$463
Sat 8/35:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1012:30 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$477
Mon 5/202:48 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2712:38 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$554
Sat 8/35:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/1012:20 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$556
Fri 5/315:15 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/912:43 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$665
Mon 5/202:48 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2712:51 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$669

Find flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

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Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/28

2 stops24h 00m

$425

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

2 stops9h 16m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/28

2 stops24h 00m

$430

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

1 stop5h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/10

1 stop8h 39m

$438

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/28

1 stop5h 26m

$463

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

2 stops8h 43m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/10

1 stop8h 39m

$477

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

2 stops8h 43m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/10

2 stops8h 49m

$556

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Fri 5/31

1 stop8h 35m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/9

1 stop8h 31m

$665

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Fri 5/31

2 stops11h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/9

1 stop5h 11m

$674

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Fri 5/31

2 stops8h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/9

2 stops8h 34m

$783

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Bakersfield by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $546. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield (average of $347). Flying from Des Moines 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.

January

$407

February

$367

March

$422

April

$386

May

$480

June

$513

July

$436

August

$388

September

$347

October

$395

November

$401

December

$371

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

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 May 16, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,514 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,924 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $425, but on average you can expect to pay $545.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Bakersfield is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $425 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $438. United Airlines is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does DSM to BFL mean?

    Des Moines Airport is DSM and Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is BFL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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    Many airlines flying from Des Moines 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.

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    The Des Moines to Bakersfield flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield

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American AirlinesCheapest$300Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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