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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield (LAX - BFL) from $242

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 7/4. 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 6, 2024.

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May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$404

Round-trip from

$334
High demand for flights, 40% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 28% potential price drop
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
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From Los Angeles to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Bakersfield.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, August can be a great choice for travel to Bakersfield. Flights to Bakersfield from Los Angeles in August are about $317 on average during August, but can be found for as low as $227.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to BFL?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap Los Angeles to Bakersfield flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Los Angeles to Bakersfield specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
Thu 7/48:15 amLAX - BFL
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$242
Thu 7/410:30 amLAX - BFL
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$264
Fri 7/58:15 amLAX - BFL
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/122:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$327
Fri 7/1211:25 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/222:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$355
Thu 7/48:15 amLAX - BFL
2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$357
Fri 7/58:25 pmLAX - BFL
2 stops17h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/122:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$410
Fri 7/126:00 amLAX - BFL
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/222:52 pmBFL - LAX
2 stops21h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$413
Thu 7/410:52 pmLAX - BFL
2 stops15h 19mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/111:30 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$563
Tue 6/187:33 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop37h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/2312:40 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop33h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$649

Los Angeles to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Los Angeles and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Thu 7/48:15 amLAX - BFL
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$242
Thu 7/410:30 amLAX - BFL
1 stop3h 41mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$264
Wed 9/187:01 amLAX - BFL
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/222:15 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop20h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$309
Fri 7/58:15 amLAX - BFL
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/122:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$327
Fri 7/1211:25 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop14h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/222:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$355
Thu 7/48:15 amLAX - BFL
2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/112:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop3h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$357
Wed 9/1810:44 pmLAX - BFL
2 stops13h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/222:15 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop20h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$379
Fri 7/58:25 pmLAX - BFL
2 stops17h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/122:52 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$410
Fri 7/126:00 amLAX - BFL
1 stop8h 11mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/222:52 pmBFL - LAX
2 stops21h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$413

One-way flights to Bakersfield from Los Angeles

Search for one-way flight options from Los Angeles 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
Thu 6/137:33 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop37h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$381
Thu 6/138:00 amLAX - BFL
2 stops8h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$559

Find flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Thu 7/4

1 stop5h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

1 stop3h 38m

$242

Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Thu 7/4

1 stop3h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

1 stop3h 38m

$264

Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/18

1 stop6h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/22

1 stop20h 28m

$309

Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Fri 7/5

1 stop5h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/12

1 stop18h 03m

$327

Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Thu 7/4

2 stops29h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

1 stop3h 38m

$357

Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Wed 9/18

2 stops13h 18m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/22

1 stop20h 28m

$379

Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Fri 7/5

2 stops17h 46m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/12

1 stop18h 03m

$410

Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Thu 7/4

2 stops15h 19m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

1 stop5h 42m

$563

Los AngelesBakersfield Meadows Field

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Thu 7/4

2 stops8h 16m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/11

2 stops7h 39m

$944

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Bakersfield. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Bakersfield

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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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bakersfield, 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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 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 June 6, 2024.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
10,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Bakersfield for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $242, but on average you can expect to pay $421.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($242), and American Airlines ($944) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Bakersfield. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does LAX to BFL mean?

    LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport, while BFL stands for Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Los Angeles 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.

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

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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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Bakersfield flight deals updated?

    The Los Angeles to Bakersfield flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Bakersfield?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Bakersfield (average of $334). Flying from Los Angeles to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $513). 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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United AirlinesCheapest$227Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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