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

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

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

January can be a great time to fly to Bakersfield from Riverside with a flight ticket averaging about $382. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of January for as cheap as $208. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Riverside?

If you book a flight to Bakersfield from Riverside, you will be flying to Meadows Field, which is the city’s only airport. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Bakersfield. There are 0 flights from Riverside to Meadows Field per day from 1 airline.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Riverside to Bakersfield?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

Fri 5/166:00 amLAX - BFL

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/236:15 amBFL - LAX

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Deal found 4/16

$374

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1 stop14h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,268

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Sun 5/116:00 amLAX - BFL

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/182:05 pmBFL - LAX

1 stop17h 29mUnited Airlines

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$382

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Fri 4/188:40 amLAX - BFL

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1 stop14h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,268

Fri 5/166:00 amLAX - BFL

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

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1 stop25h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$374

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Thu 4/244:20 pmLAX - BFL

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

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$329

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Riverside 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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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Riverside to Bakersfield as you normally would.

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

8,667 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,667 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,667 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Riverside?
If you book a flight to Bakersfield from Riverside, you will be flying to Meadows Field, which is the city’s only airport. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Bakersfield. There are 0 flights from Riverside to Meadows Field per day from 1 airline.
Can I find deals for flights from Riverside to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Riverside to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Riverside to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Riverside to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Riverside to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riverside 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 Riverside to Bakersfield?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Riverside 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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