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$169+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Bakersfield (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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BFL
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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$169
(United Airlines)

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July

Average price

$254
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 5/2010:50 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/276:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/21$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/219:15 amSFO - BFL
1 stop12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2512:40 pmBFL - SFO
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$538

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Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Tue 5/20

10:50 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 5/27

6:15 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$169

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

9:15 am-10:06 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/25

12:40 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$538

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

10:50 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$214

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Deals found on 4/22

Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Salinas 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 S9N to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas 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 April 24, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Bakersfield, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Bakersfield

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Bakersfield. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to BFL are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 April 24, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield, you will be flying into Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city. Meadows Field is the only Bakersfield airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Salinas per day. 1 airline has flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field from Salinas on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Salinas to Bakersfield flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Bakersfield Meadows Field.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Bakersfield?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Bakersfield are Emirates (100%), SkyWest Airlines (93%) and United Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Bakersfield?

    The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Bakersfield is $119. On average you can expect to pay $256. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field), can usually be booked for $169.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Salinas 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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