Bakersfield

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— BFL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Flights to Bakersfield in 2025

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 June 12, 2025.

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$542

Round-trip from

$269

One-way from

$224
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 27% potential increase in price ($201 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 11% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
From New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field
One-way flight from New York to Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL)

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Cheapest flights to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Sat 10/410:44 amEWR - BFL
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/14:49 pmBFL - EWR
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$245
Mon 6/162:01 pmLGA - BFL
1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/126:00 amBFL - LGA
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$384
Wed 10/12:00 pmLGA - BFL
2 stops11h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/61:55 pmBFL - LGA
2 stops16h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$433
Wed 10/13:55 pmEWR - BFL
1 stop9h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/61:55 pmBFL - EWR
2 stops14h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$454
Sat 8/307:30 amJFK - BFL
2 stops14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:00 amBFL - JFK
1 stop12h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$505
Fri 8/296:55 amJFK - BFL
3 stops17h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/75:15 amBFL - JFK
3 stops14h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,410

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Return

Price

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sat 10/4

10:44 am-6:14 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/1

4:49 pm-5:20 am

1 stop9h 31m

$245

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/1

2:00 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops11h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/6

1:55 pm-9:16 am

2 stops16h 21m

$433

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/1

3:59 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 23m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/6

6:28 am-5:10 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$454

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Wed 10/1

3:55 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/6

1:55 pm-7:29 am

2 stops14h 34m

$454

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 8/30

7:30 am-6:40 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/7

6:00 am-9:29 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$505

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 8/29

6:55 am-9:02 pm

3 stops17h 07m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/7

5:15 am-10:47 pm

3 stops14h 32m

$1,410

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Fri 6/20

5:30 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$224

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/14

4:00 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$337

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 7/14

7:29 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$387

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 7/14

12:46 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$399

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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 13 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 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).

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 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines to Bakersfield have to say. 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.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

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. 

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield?

    Most people fly into Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) if they book a flight to Bakersfield. Meadows Field is conveniently located just 4.7 mi from Bakersfield’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Bakersfield if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bakersfield on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Bakersfield?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bakersfield.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Bakersfield?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Bakersfield. One-way flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field typically cost $146, while round-trip flights cost around $169.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Bakersfield?

    A round-trip flight to Bakersfield will typically cost around $274, however they can be found for as little as $169.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Bakersfield depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Bakersfield, San Francisco offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 9 minutes).

  • Does Bakersfield Meadows Field have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bakersfield Meadows Field can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bakersfield Meadows Field?

    Yes. Bakersfield Meadows Field has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Pet-Friendly Bakersfield Home: 5 Mi to Downtown! is the closest property to Bakersfield Meadows Field (1.0 mi away from Bakersfield Meadows Field).

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