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$323+ Cheap flights from Austin to Bakersfield (AUS - BFL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — BFL
Sep 11 — Sep 181
Fri 9/11
Fri 9/18
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 August 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/244:29 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Sun 11/112:54 pm -
1 stop7h 05m
Deal found 8/11$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/612:42 pm -
2 stops11h 42m
Sat 9/199:18 am -
2 stops10h 18m
Deal found 8/9$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Tue 11/34:30 pm -
1 stop6h 31m
Thu 11/125:00 am -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 8/7$365
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Fri 9/257:35 pm -
1 stop6h 24m
Sun 9/275:00 am -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 8/9$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/158:07 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Sun 10/182:03 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 8/11$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sun 9/62:24 pm -
2 stops8h 19m
Fri 9/182:03 pm -
2 stops7h 51m
Deal found 8/9$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Sat 10/241:35 pm -
1 stop8h 14m
Mon 10/266:05 am -
1 stop5h 09m
Deal found 8/7$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 10/258:25 am -
1 stop5h 23m
Sun 11/112:54 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 8/11$421

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 August 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$328
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$323
(United Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$398
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 10/23

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/26

6:05 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$328

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/24

5:00 am-11:48 am

2 stops8h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 11/1

12:54 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$334

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 10/15

5:30 am-11:21 am

2 stops7h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/26

6:05 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$334

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 11/3

2:24 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/12

5:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$370
Quickest round-trip

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 10/15

8:07 am-11:21 am

1 stop5h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 10/18

2:03 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$378

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 10/24

1:35 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/26

6:05 am-1:14 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$418
Cheapest one-way

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 10/4

3:14 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$323

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 9/25

7:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$323

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 10/6

2:13 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$323
Quickest one-way

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/16

7:40 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 37m

$323

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Deals found on 8/10

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Compare providers for flights from Austin to Bakersfield

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Austin to Bakersfield in August.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bakersfield from Austin with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Bakersfield (average of $278). Flying from Austin to Bakersfield in September is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Austin to Bakersfield flights typically cost between $398 and $473 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $328 on American Airlines (Oct 24-Nov 1).

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 August 12, 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
11,913 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

DFW - SBA

We had several delays as we waited for the plane to come in from Mexico (this is what we were told) but other than that, all was very good. Keeping passengers updated is the key to getting through these delays with more reassurance and patience.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,913 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,913 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2023

DFW - SBA

We had several delays as we waited for the plane to come in from Mexico (this is what we were told) but other than that, all was very good. Keeping passengers updated is the key to getting through these delays with more reassurance and patience.

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 $328, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Austin in 6h 24m. 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 42% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Bakersfield (average of $278). Flying from Austin to Bakersfield in September is currently the most expensive (average of $708). 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 August 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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