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$169+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield (SFO - 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 1/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BFL
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$234
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2510:50 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/26:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/257:00 amSFO - BFL
2 stops8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/212:53 pmBFL - SFO
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$785

Find flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 1/11

10:50 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/12

6:15 am-7:36 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$169

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

12:14 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/8

9:53 am-8:55 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$608

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

9:31 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$214

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

6:30 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$217

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Deals found on 12/18

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Bakersfield in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Francisco-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-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 San Francisco-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 San Francisco to Bakersfield

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield (average of $340). Flying from San Francisco 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 SFO to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

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 San Francisco to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    To fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Meadows Field (BFL). Nonstop flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field from San Francisco take 1h 16m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Francisco to Meadows Field offered by 1 airline.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Bakersfield flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Bakersfield Meadows Field was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($169), and American Airlines ($608) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    Before booking your flight to Bakersfield from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (91%), United Airlines (91%), Air New Zealand( 88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield? While on average our users pay $283, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $175. The most popular route (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field), is priced around $169.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield (average of $340). Flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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