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$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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BFL
Nov 18 — Nov 251
1 adult
Mon 11/18
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) 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 13, 2024.

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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/58:55 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 05mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/86:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/12$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Mon 11/255:40 amSFO - BFL
1 stop16h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/266:10 amBFL - SFO
1 stop16h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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.
Mon 12/98:30 amSJC - BFL
2 stops27h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/165:25 amBFL - SJC
1 stop28h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11$565
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/137:20 pmSJC - BFL
1 stop16h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/196:27 amBFL - SJC
1 stop12h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/12$677

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 2,744,491 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2024.

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San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

8:55 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 12/8

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$169

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Mon 11/25

5:40 am-10:07 pm

1 stop16h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 11/26

6:10 am-10:33 pm

1 stop16h 23m

$438

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Mon 12/9

8:30 am-12:19 pm

2 stops27h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 12/16

5:25 am-9:50 am

1 stop28h 25m

$565

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Fri 12/13

7:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop16h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 12/19

6:27 am-6:48 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$677

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

11:03 am-12:19 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$214

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sun 11/24

12:18 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$227

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Thu 12/5

10:55 am-9:04 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$372

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Deals found on 11/12

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield (average of $340). 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 November 13, 2024.

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 November 13, 2024.

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 November 13, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United 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.
7.4
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9,189 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,189 reviews
7.4
Good
9,189 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,189 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 (86%), United Airlines (86%) and Air New Zealand (86%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $176. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field) can be booked for $169 on average our data indicates $345 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Bakersfield (average of $340). 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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