How long is the flight from Austin to Bakersfield?

For as low as $354, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Austin in 8h 02m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Bakersfield round-trip?

Currently priced at $219, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $244. These flights start at 49% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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.

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).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Austin to Bakersfield as you normally would.

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

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Wed 11/188:00 am -

1 stop5h 36m

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$348

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Deal found 10/11

$359

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Deal found 10/13

$383

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Deal found 10/10

$418

Tue 12/226:02 pm -

1 stop7h 15m

Wed 12/3012:54 pm -

1 stop6h 32m

Deal found 10/14

$423

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Thu 11/196:00 am -

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$354

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$354

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$354

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Deal found 10/11

$458

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Deal found 10/13

$434

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Sat 10/248:25 am -

1 stop5h 23m

Sun 11/112:54 pm -

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Deal found 10/10

$383

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Deal found 10/10

$418

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$348

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$359

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Wed 11/1111:46 am -

1 stop7h 37m

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Deal found 10/14

$333

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$349

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$594

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$602

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$348 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$333 (American Airlines)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	December
Average price	$482

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AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

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Wed 11/25

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$333

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 11/11

11:46 am-5:23 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$333

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 12/22

6:02 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$333

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 11/25

2:24 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops9h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$349

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 11/19

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 11/23

12:50 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 08m

$354

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/5

5:40 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops8h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 2/7

6:15 am-3:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$354

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 2/5

5:00 am-12:01 pm

2 stops9h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 2/7

12:41 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$354

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/16

5:00 am-3:33 pm

2 stops12h 33m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/23

12:54 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops9h 01m

$434

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/9

4:49 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/11

6:15 am-3:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$458

AustinBakersfield

AUS Austin Bergstrom - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 12/22

5:49 pm-11:42 am

3 stops19h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$594

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Bakersfield (average of $258). Flying from Austin to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,362 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,362 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,362 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,165 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,362 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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How long is the flight from Austin to Bakersfield?
For as low as $354, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Austin in 8h 02m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to Bakersfield round-trip?
Currently priced at $219, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $244. These flights start at 49% 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Bakersfield (average of $258). Flying from Austin to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $492). 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 2 airlines flying from Austin to Bakersfield

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American Airlines	Cheapest$219	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$244	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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