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$258+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines (BFL - DSM)

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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DSM
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$398
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 2025.

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.
Sun 3/164:33 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/226:20 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$258

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Bakersfield

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Des Moines

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Price

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 3/16

4:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

6:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$258

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Deals found on 2/20

Compare providers for flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bakersfield to Des Moines 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 Bakersfield-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Des Moines 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 Bakersfield-Des Moines 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 Bakersfield to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Bakersfield to Des Moines at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2025

PIT - DFW

Due to gate changes,we nearly missed our flight. The gate agent reassigned our seats and would NOT give us our assigned seats,but she did honor that same request to the man who arrived after us. Her rudeness and difficulty was not appropriate.

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bakersfield to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines round-trip from $258. American Airlines is currently priced 45% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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