Bakersfield

$169+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BFL
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$297
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Bakersfield Meadows Field flight deals.
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield Meadows Field
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($10 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 4/310:50 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/62:09 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 4/2612:06 pmSFO - BFL
1 stop10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/2712:38 pmBFL - SFO
1 stop11h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Thu 3/278:30 amSJC - BFL
1 stop28h 43mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/312:56 pmBFL - SJC
1 stop24h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 3/276:00 amSJC - BFL
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/39:53 amBFL - SJC
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$825

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 14, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

10:50 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 4/6

2:09 pm-3:31 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$169

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:06 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 4/27

12:38 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop11h 20m

$522

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Thu 3/27

8:30 am-1:13 pm

1 stop28h 43m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/3

12:56 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$583

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Thu 3/27

6:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/3

9:53 am-6:41 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$825

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

9:25 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$199

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Tue 4/29

8:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$371

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/12

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 14, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 March 14, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH 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 March 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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 Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    For a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield, you will be flying into Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city.

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

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield are SkyWest Airlines (92%), United Airlines (92%) and Air New Zealand (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $198. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field) can be booked for $169 on average our data indicates $351 when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to Bakersfield.

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

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

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

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