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

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BFL — LAX
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
vie. 5/166:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/197:00 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 3/76:15 amBFL - ACV
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/116:45 pmACV - BFL
1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 3/76:15 amBFL - SAN
1 stop3h 49mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/116:15 amSAN - BFL
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
mar. 2/251:52 pmBFL - LAS
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/36:00 amLAS - BFL
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$238
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.
jue. 3/61:54 pmBFL - MFR
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/106:30 pmMFR - BFL
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$248
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 3/71:54 pmBFL - RNO
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/118:00 amRNO - BFL
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
vie. 5/166:20 amBFL - SFO
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
lun. 5/1910:10 amSFO - BFL
2 stops11h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$567
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
sáb. 4/59:35 amBFL - LAS
2 stops12h 08mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/87:00 amLAS - BFL
2 stops15h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$579
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
vie. 5/1612:53 pmBFL - SJC
1 stop24h 43mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/196:45 pmSJC - BFL
2 stops17h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$580
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/196:15 amBFL - SAN
2 stops5h 53mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/264:35 pmSAN - BFL
2 stops6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$675
This United 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/101:54 pmBFL - LAS
2 stops9h 19mMultiple Airlines
jue. 3/1312:05 pmLAS - BFL
2 stops10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$756
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 3/77:24 pmBFL - STS
1 stop20h 26mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/1112:59 pmSTS - BFL
1 stop9h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$918

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 febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

vie. 5/16

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

lun. 5/19

7:00 pm-8:16 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$169

BakersfieldArcata

BFL - ACV

BFLACV

Bakersfield Meadows Field

vie. 3/7

6:15 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 44m

Arcata Eureka

mar. 3/11

6:45 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$225

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

vie. 3/7

6:15 am-10:04 am

1 stop3h 49m

San Diego

mar. 3/11

6:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 40m

$237

BakersfieldMedford

BFL - MFR

BFLMFR

Bakersfield Meadows Field

jue. 3/6

1:54 pm-5:49 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Medford

lun. 3/10

6:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$248

BakersfieldLas Vegas

BFL - LAS

BFLLAS

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 3/19

6:15 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mié. 3/26

1:42 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$268

BakersfieldReno

BFL - RNO

BFLRNO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

vie. 3/7

1:54 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Reno

mar. 3/11

8:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$279

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

vie. 5/16

6:20 am-4:03 pm

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

lun. 5/19

10:10 am-10:07 pm

2 stops11h 57m

$567

BakersfieldSan Jose

BFL - SJC

BFLSJC

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 3/19

5:10 am-9:09 pm

1 stop15h 59m

San Jose

vie. 3/21

6:36 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop26h 22m

$577

BakersfieldLas Vegas

BFL - LAS

BFLLAS

Bakersfield Meadows Field

sáb. 4/5

9:35 am-9:43 pm

2 stops12h 08m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

mar. 4/8

7:00 am-10:13 pm

2 stops15h 13m

$579

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 3/19

6:15 am-12:08 pm

2 stops5h 53m

San Diego

mié. 3/26

4:35 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$675

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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?

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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 febrero 20, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

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

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

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
8,766 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

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.

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  • 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 - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco or Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Diego 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.

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  • 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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United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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