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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($274), and United Airlines ($650) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons 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 Raleigh to Bakersfield?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Bakersfield.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Bakersfield from Raleigh average $454. You can even find prices in November for less than $454, as users have found deals to Bakersfield from as low as $293. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Bakersfield from Raleigh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 54%.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$274 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$330

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

Fri 3/215:00 amRDU - BFL

2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/2612:54 pmBFL - RDU

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$274

Fri 4/43:06 pmRDU - BFL

3 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/72:09 pmBFL - RDU

2 stops21h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$650

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Fri 3/215:00 amRDU - BFL

2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/2612:54 pmBFL - RDU

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$274

Fri 4/43:06 pmRDU - BFL

3 stops24h 05mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/72:09 pmBFL - RDU

2 stops21h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$650

Last-minute flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield
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Thu 2/273:41 pmRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/25:33 amBFL - RDU

1 stop9h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$458

Fri 3/215:00 amRDU - BFL

2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Wed 3/2612:54 pmBFL - RDU

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$274

Fri 3/218:08 pmRDU - BFL

3 stops18h 47mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/265:10 amBFL - RDU

2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/18

$697

One-way flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield
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Thu 3/67:15 amRDU - BFL

1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 2/19

$344

Sun 5/186:30 amRDU - BFL

2 stops9h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 2/20

$430

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/21

5:00 am-12:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/26

12:54 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$274

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/4

3:06 pm-12:11 pm

3 stops24h 05m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 4/7

2:09 pm-2:59 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$650

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

7:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$344

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/18

6:30 am-1:06 pm

2 stops9h 36m

$430

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Deals found on 2/19

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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

*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 Raleigh-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Bakersfield?

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

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

8,765 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

8,765 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,765 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

8,765 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 Raleigh to Bakersfield round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($274), and United Airlines ($650) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Bakersfield?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Bakersfield

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$293	Average$438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$330	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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