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$318+ Cheap flights from Austin to Bakersfield (AUS - BFL)

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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — BFL
Jun 16 — Jun 231
Tue 6/16
Tue 6/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Austin to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Austin to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 6/96:14 am
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 6/2012:40 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 7/96:15 am
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 7/1112:14 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/296:15 am
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop4h 41m
American Airlines
Sat 6/204:40 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop5h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 10/315:40 am
AUS
-
BFL
2 stops8h 32m
United Airlines
Mon 11/22:03 pm
BFL
-
AUS
2 stops7h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/12$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 5/303:44 pm
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 6/34:42 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$388

Find flight deals from Austin to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) 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 May 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$318
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$546
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 9/23

9:33 am-5:54 pm

2 stops10h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/27

2:03 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$324

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/31

7:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 11/2

2:03 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$328

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 7/9

5:00 am-11:43 am

2 stops8h 43m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/11

12:14 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$334
Quickest round-trip

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/15

8:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/21

2:03 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$408

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 8/25

8:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/29

11:30 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$408

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 9/24

2:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/28

2:03 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$414
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 6/13

3:45 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$318

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 6/20

2:16 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$318

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/30

11:49 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$418

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 5/31

5:30 am-11:51 am

2 stops8h 21m

$600

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Deals found on 5/16

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

Best time to book a flight from Austin to Bakersfield

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Austin to Bakersfield

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Bakersfield?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Bakersfield (average of $263). Flying from Austin to Bakersfield in May is currently the most expensive (average of $546). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Austin to Bakersfield?

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 May 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Austin to Bakersfield to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,654 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,654 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,654 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Austin to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Austin to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $334, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Austin in 8h 43m. The distance between Austin and Bakersfield is about 1290 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Austin to Bakersfield round-trip?

    Currently priced at $258, American Airlines will fly you from Austin to Bakersfield and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. This flight start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Austin to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Austin to Bakersfield?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Bakersfield (average of $263). Flying from Austin to Bakersfield in May is currently the most expensive (average of $546). 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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Top airline flying from Austin to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Austin 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 May 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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