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$467+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BFL - DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DTW
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Detroit (DTW). 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 April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$508
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$467
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$625
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 7/412:50 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/65:00 amDTW - BFL
2 stops9h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$508
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/112:53 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops23h 27mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/87:32 amDTW - BFL
2 stops18h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$585

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/4

12:50 pm-12:29 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

5:00 am-11:59 am

2 stops9h 59m

$508

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/1

12:53 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

7:32 am-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 13m

$585

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/1

12:53 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 27m

$467

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/1

5:34 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$474

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Deals found on 4/14

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bakersfield to Detroit in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Bakersfield-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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.

Rainfall in Detroit by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated April 15, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,658 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($508), and United Airlines ($585) offers the cheapest pricing from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Detroit

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