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$274+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Bakersfield (TPA - 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — BFL
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$321
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/85:30 amTPA - BFL
2 stops9h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1012:40 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/87:00 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops21h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/106:15 amBFL - TPA
3 stops25h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$454

Find flights from Tampa to Bakersfield within your budget

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Fly from

Tampa

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TampaBakersfield

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Thu 5/8

5:30 am-11:52 am

2 stops9h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/10

12:40 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$274

TampaBakersfield

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Thu 5/29

12:00 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops13h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/7

2:08 pm-5:30 am

2 stops12h 22m

$440

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Deals found on 2/19

Compare providers for flights from Tampa 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 Tampa to Bakersfield in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Tampa-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Tampa-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Tampa-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Tampa-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 Tampa-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 Tampa to Bakersfield

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Travel insights for flights from Tampa to Bakersfield

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 February 20, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Tampa to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 February 20, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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
8,766 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($274), and United Airlines ($440) offers the cheapest pricing from Tampa to Bakersfield. Users have found that American Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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