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$169+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bakersfield (BFL)

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WAS — BFL
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Mon 3/17
Mon 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 March 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$338
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,143
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Tue 4/18:28 amBWI - BFL
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/512:56 pmBFL - BWI
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sun 5/254:00 pmIAD - BFL
1 stop9h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/2812:50 pmBFL - IAD
1 stop8h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/256:03 amBWI - BFL
2 stops12h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/295:00 amBFL - BWI
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/11$351
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.
Wed 4/92:59 pmDCA - BFL
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/155:34 amBFL - DCA
1 stop11h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$512
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 5/39:10 amIAD - BFL
2 stops12h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/175:34 amBFL - IAD
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/78:00 pmDCA - BFL
2 stops19h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/1412:56 pmBFL - DCA
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/10$530

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 12, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/1

8:28 am-1:16 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/5

12:56 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$338

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

4:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/28

12:50 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 44m

$338

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/25

6:03 am-3:41 pm

2 stops12h 38m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/29

5:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$351

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/9

2:59 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/15

5:34 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 26m

$512

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

9:10 am-7:03 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/17

5:34 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$524

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/7

8:00 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops19h 11m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 4/14

12:56 pm-3:01 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$530

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/2

6:42 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 01m

$169

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/2

5:30 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$259

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/2

11:30 am-6:23 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$265

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/2

11:46 am-6:23 pm

2 stops9h 37m

$270

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

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YVR - SFO

It was a good experience. The flight took 45 minutes longer to fly and all passengers had to wait inside the plane till the technical issue was fixed. Overall it was a good experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. You should not have trouble finding flights to Meadows Field from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Bakersfield airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 4.7 mi journey from Meadows Field (BFL) to Bakersfield’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $338, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 41% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Bakersfield Meadows Field, Baltimore/Washington - Bakersfield Meadows Field or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Bakersfield Meadows Field as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 2 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 March 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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