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$399+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield (PHL - BFL)

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 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — BFL
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Sun 3/30
Sun 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 March 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$518
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$399
(American Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/296:30 amPHL - BFL
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/316:15 amBFL - PHL
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$518
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 6/61:24 pmPHL - BFL
1 stop10h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/117:10 pmBFL - PHL
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$593

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PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Thu 5/29

6:30 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/31

6:15 am-4:57 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$518

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Fri 6/6

1:24 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/11

7:10 pm-5:50 am

1 stop7h 40m

$593

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Fri 7/11

7:29 am-11:59 am

1 stop7h 30m

$399

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Fri 7/11

6:46 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops30h 59m

$534

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Deals found on 3/24

Compare providers for flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to Bakersfield in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Philadelphia-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia-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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 March 25, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Philadelphia to Bakersfield at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 March 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,605 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,605 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,605 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

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

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

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

    United Airlines, at $518, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 18% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$437Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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