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American Airlines offers competitive economy fares with seat selection and baggage included.
$170+ Cheap flights to Bakersfield
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— BFL
Jan 16 — Jan 231
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights to BakersfieldExplore the most affordable flight options available to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 17, 2025.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/319:10 pmEWR - BFL
2 stops17h 51mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amBFL - EWR
1 stop20h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16![United Airlines logo]()
$606
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/193:00 pmEWR - BFL
1 stop10h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/255:10 amBFL - EWR
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16![United Airlines logo]()
$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/317:29 pmLGA - BFL
2 stops19h 32mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/42:06 pmBFL - LGA
2 stops19h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16![United Airlines logo]()
$620
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/196:31 amEWR - BFL
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:11 amBFL - EWR
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16![American Airlines logo]()
$685
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/173:20 pmLGA - BFL
1 stop10h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/1912:45 pmBFL - LGA
1 stop27h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16![United Airlines logo]()
$797
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/318:00 amJFK - BFL
1 stop11h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:49 pmBFL - JFK
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16![American Airlines logo]()
$808
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/197:17 amLGA - BFL
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/256:00 amBFL - LGA
2 stops14h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,002
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/199:29 amJFK - BFL
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:11 amBFL - JFK
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16![American Airlines logo]()
$1,118
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/176:50 amJFK - BFL
1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/199:26 pmBFL - JFK
1 stop13h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16![American Airlines logo]()
$1,230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/199:00 amLGA - BFL
1 stop14h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:11 amBFL - LGA
1 stop9h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16![American Airlines logo]()
$1,298
Find flight deals to Bakersfield
Find the latest flights to Bakersfield in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 17, 2025.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $699 |
Round-trip from | $240 |
One-way from | $170 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
New YorkBakersfield
JFK - BFL
JFKBFL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 1/27
2:30 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop9h 42m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 1/31
9:50 am-10:59 pm
1 stop10h 09m
$240
New YorkBakersfield
LGA - BFL
LGABFL
New York LaGuardia
Tue 1/27
7:15 am-1:25 pm
1 stop9h 10m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 1/31
12:50 pm-11:27 pm
1 stop7h 37m
$340
NewarkBakersfield
EWR - BFL
EWRBFL
Newark
Sat 1/24
2:07 pm-9:04 pm
1 stop9h 57m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Wed 1/28
12:50 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop7h 40m
$340
New YorkBakersfield
LGA - BFL
LGABFL
New York LaGuardia
Tue 1/13
3:29 pm-9:04 pm
1 stop8h 35m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Tue 1/20
12:50 pm-1:57 pm
1 stop22h 07m
$423
NewarkBakersfield
EWR - BFL
EWRBFL
Newark
Mon 1/12
8:29 pm-1:25 pm
1 stop19h 56m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 1/19
2:06 pm-1:08 am
1 stop8h 02m
$587
NewarkBakersfield
EWR - BFL
EWRBFL
Newark
Wed 12/31
9:10 pm-12:01 pm
2 stops17h 51m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sun 1/4
6:00 am-5:59 am
1 stop20h 59m
$606
New YorkBakersfield
JFK - BFL
JFKBFL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Thu 1/15
5:00 pm-9:20 am
1 stop19h 20m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Thu 1/22
7:00 pm-5:00 pm
1 stop19h 00m
$618
NewarkBakersfield
EWR - BFL
EWRBFL
Newark
Thu 5/21
1:10 pm-8:05 pm
1 stop9h 55m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 5/25
6:26 am-4:49 pm
1 stop7h 23m
$663
New YorkBakersfield
JFK - BFL
JFKBFL
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Mon 4/6
2:40 pm-8:42 pm
1 stop9h 02m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 4/11
6:31 am-4:59 pm
1 stop7h 28m
$688
NewarkBakersfield
EWR - BFL
EWRBFL
Newark
Mon 4/6
6:00 am-12:12 pm
1 stop9h 12m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 4/11
12:50 pm-11:46 pm
1 stop7h 56m
$712
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Bakersfield in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Bakersfield flight deals, Cheapflights users have found eDreams to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights and eDreams. This is based on searches made for Bakersfield flights over the past month.
- Most trusted provider: eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Bakersfield flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Bakersfield. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Bakersfield
How long is the flight to Bakersfield?
On average, a flight from New York to Bakersfield takes 8 hours 14 minutes. Flights to Bakersfield from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to Bakersfield?
The most popular airline flying from New York to Bakersfield is American Airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Bakersfield?
The cheapest airline flying from New York to Bakersfield is American Airlines.
Rainfall in Bakersfield by month
Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bakersfield ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bakersfield when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in Bakersfield by month
Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
The best insider tips for flights to Bakersfield
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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 December 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines to the United States. 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.
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2024
EWR - DEN
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2024
EWR - DEN
Crew
8.1
Food
6.6
Boarding
7.7
Comfort
7.3
Overall
7.4
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Oct 2024
EWR - DEN
FAQs about flying to Bakersfield
Best Time to Fly to Bakersfield, CA
The Off-peak season, generally during the first and last months of the year, are ideal times to visit as the weather is a pleasant 62 degrees Fahrenheit on average, and is also when most of the local events take place. Bakersfield is home to plenty of seasonal festivals throughout the year, which of course visitors welcome to take part. During the spring season, from mid-March to mid-June, the city is home to California’s Scottish Games and Clan Gatherings, celebrating the local Scottish heritage. There is also the Kern County Fair during mid to late September.
The ideal times to travel are around the US vacation period when many people typically spend time with family, such as Thanksgiving (late November), the New Year period, and the Spring Break period between March and April.
Getting around Bakersfield, CA
Bakersfield is a large transport hub in California, and visitors can enjoy easy rail, bus, and highway access. Three motorways cut through the city; State Routes 58, 99, and 178. Amtrak Railway Station can be found in the downtown and there are around 18 bus routes throughout the city operated by Golden Empire transit District. Guided tours, both on foot and by bus, are provided by the Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau, and are the ideal way to experience an introduction to the area courtesy of trained guides.
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