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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (DTW - BFL) from $481

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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Bakersfield (BFL). 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 May 2, 2024.

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$799

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$354
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (DTW - BFL)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Detroit to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Detroit and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Detroit to Bakersfield. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 8/244:00 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$481
Sat 8/244:00 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/272:15 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$483
Sat 8/249:00 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$497

Cheap American Airlines flights from Detroit to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Detroit and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Detroit and landing in Bakersfield. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 5/315:00 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:43 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$548
Fri 5/313:34 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:43 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$556
Fri 5/311:39 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:40 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$561

Cheap Detroit to Bakersfield flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Bakersfield specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Prices were last updated on May 2, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Detroit to Bakersfield in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 5/315:00 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:43 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$548
Fri 5/313:34 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:43 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$556
Fri 5/311:39 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:40 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$561

Detroit to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Detroit to Bakersfield in May and June 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 8/244:00 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$481
Sat 8/244:00 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/272:15 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops16h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$483
Sat 8/249:00 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$497
Fri 5/315:00 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:43 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$548
Fri 5/313:34 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:43 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$556
Fri 5/311:39 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/712:40 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$561

Find flights from Detroit to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Bakersfield 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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/24

2 stops23h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/27

1 stop14h 18m

$481

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/24

2 stops23h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/27

2 stops16h 54m

$483

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 16m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/27

1 stop14h 18m

$497

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/31

1 stop8h 04m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/7

1 stop8h 46m

$548

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/31

2 stops9h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/7

1 stop7h 05m

$556

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/31

2 stops11h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/7

2 stops8h 49m

$561

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Bakersfield. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Bakersfield by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Bakersfield is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $521. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (average of $354). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $511). 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.

January

$407

February

$367

March

$422

April

$386

May

$451

June

$511

July

$496

August

$397

September

$354

October

$401

November

$401

December

$375

Temperature and rainfall in Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BFL

Temperature

48.2 - 84.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield. Reviews last updated May 2, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Detroit to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,767 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,143 reviews
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Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $481, but on average you can expect to pay $521.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($481), and American Airlines ($548) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield. United Airlines is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does DTW to BFL mean?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW and Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is BFL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Bakersfield that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Detroit to Bakersfield flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Detroit to Bakersfield with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Detroit to Bakersfield flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Bakersfield that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Bakersfield offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Detroit to Bakersfield?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Detroit to Bakersfield flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/1.

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