Bakersfield

$345+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bakersfield (BFL)

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WAS — BFL
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 9/54:20 pm
DCA
-
BFL
1 stop7h 23m
United Airlines
Wed 9/911:30 am
BFL
-
DCA
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 8/294:22 pm
BWI
-
BFL
1 stop7h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 9/18:09 am
BFL
-
BWI
2 stops24h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/266:59 pm
BWI
-
BFL
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 6/306:00 am
BFL
-
BWI
1 stop8h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$583
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/245:03 am
IAD
-
BFL
2 stops13h 33m
American Airlines
Tue 7/287:00 am
BFL
-
IAD
1 stop8h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/7$584
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/249:20 am
IAD
-
BFL
2 stops12h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 6/286:00 am
BFL
-
IAD
2 stops13h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$614
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/42:53 pm
IAD
-
BFL
1 stop7h 52m
American Airlines
Mon 9/75:52 am
BFL
-
IAD
1 stop9h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$615
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/256:59 pm
BWI
-
BFL
1 stop8h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 6/285:00 am
BFL
-
BWI
1 stop7h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$633
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Sat 6/277:27 am
BWI
-
BFL
2 stops11h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 6/307:00 am
BFL
-
BWI
2 stops14h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/6$638
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/146:20 am
IAD
-
BFL
2 stops12h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 6/206:00 am
BFL
-
IAD
2 stops10h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$640
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/248:30 am
DCA
-
BFL
2 stops10h 42m
American Airlines
Sun 6/289:37 am
BFL
-
DCA
2 stops10h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/9$644
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/2410:21 pm
IAD
-
BFL
1 stop28h 38m
United Airlines
Tue 7/281:41 pm
BFL
-
IAD
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$656
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/47:00 am
BWI
-
BFL
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 9/72:03 pm
BFL
-
BWI
1 stop23h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$666

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$468
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$345
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$298
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Bakersfield Meadows Field flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Bakersfield Meadows Field flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bakersfield Meadows Field
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bakersfield Meadows Field
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price ($266 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 14% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/5

4:20 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/9

11:30 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$468

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/29

4:22 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/1

8:09 am-11:45 am

2 stops24h 36m

$547

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/24

9:20 am-6:42 pm

2 stops12h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-10:46 pm

2 stops13h 46m

$614
Quickest round-trip

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 6/25

6:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/28

5:00 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$633

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/24

10:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 38m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/28

1:41 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 14m

$656

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/4

2:53 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/7

9:39 am-10:55 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$683

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/16

5:03 am-11:43 am

2 stops9h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 7/19

7:00 am-6:37 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$698

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/25

9:20 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 52m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/28

6:00 am-10:46 pm

2 stops13h 46m

$703

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/24

7:36 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 19m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/28

7:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$773

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/2

10:21 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop28h 38m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 7/6

6:00 am-12:55 am

1 stop15h 55m

$849

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

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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 June 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Washington, D.C.?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. You should not have trouble finding flights to Meadows Field from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Bakersfield airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 4.7 mi journey from Meadows Field (BFL) to Bakersfield’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield in about 7h 23m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 59m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Bakersfield is about 2304 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $309, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$376Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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