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$169+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to California

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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — LAX
Jan 21 — Jan 281
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Tue 1/28
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to California (USCA). 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 January 16, 2025.

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$169
(United Airlines)
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to California
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/131:54 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/209:31 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/66:15 amBFL - SAN
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/127:35 amSAN - BFL
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/136:15 amBFL - RNO
1 stop3h 16mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/208:00 amRNO - BFL
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$208
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 1/312:14 pmBFL - MFR
1 stop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/46:00 amMFR - BFL
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 1/316:15 amBFL - ACV
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/47:21 amACV - BFL
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Sat 2/151:54 pmBFL - LAS
1 stop6h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/183:17 pmLAS - BFL
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/144:30 pmBFL - MFR
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 2/215:20 amMFR - BFL
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/2112:55 pmBFL - SFO
2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/249:15 amSFO - BFL
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/154:30 pmBFL - LAS
2 stops18h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/187:00 amLAS - BFL
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$633
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Fri 1/312:14 pmBFL - SJC
2 stops27h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/33:54 pmSJC - BFL
1 stop29h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$651
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/156:20 amBFL - STS
1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2212:54 pmSTS - BFL
1 stop20h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$656
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Sat 2/151:54 pmBFL - STS
2 stops8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/221:06 pmSTS - BFL
2 stops9h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$770

Find flights from Bakersfield to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to California 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 January 16, 2025.

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BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 2/13

1:54 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

9:31 pm-10:47 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$169

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 2/6

6:15 am-10:16 am

1 stop4h 01m

San Diego

Wed 2/12

7:35 am-12:11 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$208

BakersfieldReno

BFL - RNO

BFLRNO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 2/13

6:15 am-9:31 am

1 stop3h 16m

Reno

Thu 2/20

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$208

BakersfieldMedford

BFL - MFR

BFLMFR

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 1/31

2:14 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Medford

Tue 2/4

6:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$218

BakersfieldArcata

BFL - ACV

BFLACV

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 1/31

6:15 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

Arcata Eureka

Tue 2/4

7:21 am-12:11 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$224

BakersfieldLas Vegas

BFL - LAS

BFLLAS

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/15

1:54 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/18

3:17 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$268

BakersfieldMedford

BFL - MFR

BFLMFR

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 2/14

4:30 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Medford

Fri 2/21

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$288

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 2/21

12:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

9:15 am-6:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$563

BakersfieldSan Jose

BFL - SJC

BFLSJC

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 1/30

12:52 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop24h 39m

San Jose

Mon 2/3

3:54 pm-1:08 pm

1 stop21h 14m

$585

BakersfieldLas Vegas

BFL - LAS

BFLLAS

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/15

4:30 pm-10:54 am

2 stops18h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/18

7:00 am-6:47 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$633

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to California

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Travel insights for flights from Bakersfield to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to California (average of $246). Flying from Bakersfield to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 BFL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bakersfield to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to California. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to California. 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 from for flights from Bakersfield to California?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Bakersfield to California. It is only a 4.7 mi journey to Meadows Field (BFL) from Bakersfield’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bakersfield to California?

    Most travelers choose Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Reno when deciding on the best route from Bakersfield to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to California (average of $246). Flying from Bakersfield to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Bakersfield to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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