Cheap flights from Houston to Bakersfield (BFL) from $253

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 5/23. 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.
HOU — BFL
Mar 24 — Mar 311

Cheap flight deals from Houston to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$549

Round-trip from

$347
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 55% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Houston to Bakersfield?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Bakersfield?

The best pricing can be found in the month of September. Prices to Bakersfield from Houston average $527. You can even find prices in September for less than $527, as users have found deals to Bakersfield from as low as $217. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Bakersfield from Houston. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 45%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Bakersfield (IAH - BFL)?

When flying from Houston to Bakersfield, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Houston to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Houston 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Houston to Bakersfield. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 4/203:07 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/211:35 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$330
Tue 8/276:00 amIAH - BFL
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/312:00 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$333
Tue 8/275:05 amIAH - BFL
2 stops8h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/312:00 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$368
Fri 4/193:27 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/201:35 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$386
Mon 4/1510:05 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/221:35 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$417
Mon 4/1510:04 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops16h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/221:35 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$436
Fri 3/292:45 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/318:45 amBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$473
Tue 8/275:05 amIAH - BFL
2 stops8h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/316:00 amBFL - IAH
2 stops12h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$522
Mon 8/196:00 amIAH - BFL
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - IAH
3 stops15h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$525

Cheap American Airlines flights from Houston to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Houston 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Houston and landing in Bakersfield. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Thu 5/236:23 pmHOU - BFL
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:38 pmBFL - HOU
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$253
Fri 4/192:40 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2012:51 pmBFL - IAH
2 stops7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$263
Thu 5/236:34 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amBFL - IAH
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$278
Sat 5/1810:42 amIAH - BFL
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:15 amBFL - IAH
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$288
Fri 3/2912:12 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - IAH
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$343
Thu 3/2810:10 amHOU - BFL
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - HOU
2 stops7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$348
Fri 5/177:45 amIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/186:15 amBFL - IAH
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$398
Fri 5/176:00 amIAH - BFL
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/186:10 amBFL - IAH
2 stops7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$408
Fri 4/128:15 amIAH - BFL
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/145:13 amBFL - IAH
1 stop16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$423

Cheap Houston to Bakersfield flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Houston to Bakersfield specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Houston to Bakersfield in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 4/192:40 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2012:51 pmBFL - IAH
2 stops7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$263
Sat 4/203:07 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/211:35 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$330
Thu 3/2812:12 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - IAH
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$343
Thu 3/2810:10 amHOU - BFL
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - HOU
2 stops7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$348
Thu 3/2812:12 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - IAH
2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$348
Fri 4/193:27 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/201:35 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$386
Fri 3/2212:12 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/2712:51 pmBFL - IAH
2 stops9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$408
Mon 4/1510:05 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop16h 48mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/221:35 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$417
Fri 4/128:15 amIAH - BFL
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/145:13 amBFL - IAH
1 stop16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$423

Houston to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Houston and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Houston to Bakersfield in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 5/236:23 pmHOU - BFL
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:38 pmBFL - HOU
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$253
Sat 5/184:29 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:15 amBFL - IAH
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$253
Fri 4/192:40 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2012:51 pmBFL - IAH
2 stops7h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$263
Thu 5/236:34 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amBFL - IAH
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$278
Sat 5/1810:42 amIAH - BFL
2 stops9h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/196:15 amBFL - IAH
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$288
Sat 4/203:07 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/211:35 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$330
Tue 8/276:00 amIAH - BFL
1 stop8h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/312:00 pmBFL - IAH
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$333
Thu 3/2812:12 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - IAH
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$343
Thu 3/2810:10 amHOU - BFL
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - HOU
2 stops7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$348

Houston to Bakersfield flights leaving soon

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Thu 3/2812:12 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - IAH
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$343
Thu 3/2810:10 amHOU - BFL
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - HOU
2 stops7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$348
Thu 3/2812:12 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - IAH
2 stops9h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$348
Thu 3/288:10 amIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/316:28 amBFL - IAH
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$449
Fri 3/292:45 pmIAH - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/318:45 amBFL - IAH
1 stop9h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$473
Thu 3/2810:10 amHOU - BFL
2 stops9h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/315:15 amBFL - HOU
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$522
Fri 3/296:00 amHOU - BFL
1 stop16h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/315:15 amBFL - HOU
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$711
Mon 3/255:00 amIAH - BFL
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/285:15 amBFL - IAH
1 stop12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$772
Thu 3/284:16 pmHOU - BFL
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/315:15 amBFL - HOU
1 stop8h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$777

One-way flights to Bakersfield from Houston

Search for one-way flight options from Houston to Bakersfield. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Houston to Bakersfield. Users needing a return flight from Houston to Bakersfield should utilize the search form above.
Sun 6/98:00 amIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$364
Sun 6/912:11 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops11h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$369
Thu 3/284:16 pmHOU - BFL
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$379
Thu 3/288:10 amIAH - BFL
1 stop6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$379
Thu 3/284:16 pmHOU - BFL
2 stops7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$384
Thu 3/2812:12 pmIAH - BFL
2 stops11h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$384
Thu 3/288:25 pmIAH - BFL
3 stops25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$678

Find flights from Houston to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

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$253 - $386

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Price

Houston HobbyBakersfield Meadows Field

HOU - BFL

HOUBFL

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/23

1 stop6h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/26

1 stop5h 19m

$253

Houston George Bush IntcntlBakersfield Meadows Field

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/18

1 stop6h 17m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/19

1 stop7h 24m

$253

Houston George Bush IntcntlBakersfield Meadows Field

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/19

1 stop5h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/20

2 stops7h 28m

$263

Houston George Bush IntcntlBakersfield Meadows Field

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/23

1 stop6h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/26

1 stop7h 24m

$278

Houston George Bush IntcntlBakersfield Meadows Field

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/18

2 stops9h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/19

1 stop7h 24m

$288

Houston George Bush IntcntlBakersfield Meadows Field

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/20

1 stop6h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 4/21

1 stop9h 15m

$330

Houston George Bush IntcntlBakersfield Meadows Field

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/27

1 stop8h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/31

1 stop8h 23m

$333

Houston George Bush IntcntlBakersfield Meadows Field

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 8/27

2 stops8h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/31

1 stop8h 23m

$368

Houston George Bush IntcntlBakersfield Meadows Field

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/19

1 stop6h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/20

1 stop9h 15m

$386

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Deals found on 3/18

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Bakersfield?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Bakersfield. Price data was last updated on March 10, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings 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 Houston to Bakersfield by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Houston to Bakersfield is currently $420 while a round-trip flight costs $306. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Bakersfield (average of $347). Flying from Houston to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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

$441

May

$395

June

$519

July

$500

August

$398

September

$347

October

$408

November

$417

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 March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Houston to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
7.4
Good
11,602 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
7.4
Good
11,602 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.3
Good
15,298 reviews
7.4
Good
11,602 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Houston?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to Bakersfield. 2 airlines have flights to Meadows Field from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day.

  • Can I find flights from Houston to Bakersfield for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Houston to Bakersfield for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $253, but on average you can expect to pay $359.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Houston to Bakersfield for under $400?

    There are currently 12+ open flights from Houston to Bakersfield within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Bakersfield round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $253, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does IAH to BFL mean?

    Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is IAH 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. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), College Station Easterwood Field Airport (CLL), Beaumont Jefferson County Airport (BPT).

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American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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