Bakersfield

$199+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA to Bakersfield (BFL)

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SFO — BFL
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salinas (S9N) 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 November 21, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Round-trip from

$229
(United)

One-way from

$199
(United Airlines)
High demand for flights, 40% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 30% potential price drop
From Salinas to Bakersfield Meadows Field
One-way flight from Salinas to Bakersfield Meadows Field

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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 November 21, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Fri 12/2710:50 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/92:14 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/285:40 amSFO - BFL
1 stop27h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/26:10 amBFL - SFO
2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$735

Find flights from Salinas to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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SFO - BFL

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San Francisco

Mon 1/27

9:19 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/15

6:10 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$229

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

7:00 am-3:41 pm

2 stops8h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/11

6:15 am-8:36 pm

2 stops14h 21m

$756

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sun 12/29

9:03 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

$199

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 11/27

6:50 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop17h 27m

$455

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Deals found on 11/20

Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield

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Travel insights for flights from Salinas to Bakersfield

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Salinas to Bakersfield including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield (average of $340). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from S9N to BFL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Salinas to Bakersfield. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,173 reviews
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
7.4
Good
9,173 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 3 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?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Bakersfield are SkyWest Airlines (88%), United Airlines (88%) and Air New Zealand (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Bakersfield?

    The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Bakersfield is $173. On average you can expect to pay $345. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field), can usually be booked for $229.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield (average of $340). 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

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