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$169+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — SFO
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Wed 3/19
Wed 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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$169
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June

Average price

$229
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/36:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/610:50 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 7/1612:50 pmBFL - SFO
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/206:45 amSFO - BFL
2 stops11h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$542
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 3/285:10 amBFL - SJC
1 stop15h 59mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/13:30 pmSJC - BFL
2 stops20h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$629
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 3/284:33 pmBFL - STS
1 stop19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/14:21 pmSTS - BFL
1 stop19h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$918

Find flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

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Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/3

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

10:50 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$169

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/16

12:50 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

6:45 am-6:23 pm

2 stops11h 38m

$542

BakersfieldSan Jose

BFL - SJC

BFLSJC

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/28

5:10 am-9:09 pm

1 stop15h 59m

San Jose

Tue 4/1

3:30 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$629

BakersfieldSanta Rosa

BFL - STS

BFLSTS

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/28

4:33 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop19h 46m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 4/1

4:21 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop19h 46m

$918

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/3

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$199

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Deals found on 3/12

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Travel insights for flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 14, 2025.

The most flights from BFL to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated March 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,623 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 4.7 mi from the city center, Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Bakersfield.

  • How popular is this Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 44 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area consider Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco, Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Jose or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Oakland as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area are SkyWest Airlines (83%), United Airlines (83%) and Air New Zealand (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $129. While the most popular route (Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco) can be booked for $169 on average our data indicates $412 when flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area 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 San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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 San Francisco Bay Area

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$161Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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