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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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — BFL
May 30 — Jun 61
Sat 5/30
Sat 6/6
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 April 30, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/311:49 am
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop6h 23m
American Airlines
Wed 6/1012:40 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 6/276:14 am
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop7h 41m
American Airlines
Fri 7/312:14 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 11/127:00 am
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 11/182:05 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$360
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/124:53 pm
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop6h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 5/162:14 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop5h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/126:00 am
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 5/1612:17 pm
BFL
-
AUS
2 stops9h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/316:15 am
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop4h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 6/812:40 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop4h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/25$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/2412:20 pm
AUS
-
BFL
2 stops13h 39m
United Airlines
Mon 9/2811:30 am
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 6/241:55 pm
AUS
-
BFL
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Thu 7/24:46 pm
BFL
-
AUS
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$428

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 April 30, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$383
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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 April 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/12

4:53 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/16

2:14 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$388

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-9:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/16

12:17 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$394
Quickest round-trip

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 5/31

6:15 am-8:57 am

1 stop4h 42m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/8

12:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$411

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 9/24

12:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/28

11:30 am-9:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$414

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 5/20

2:25 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/23

12:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$434

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 10/9

3:39 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 10/11

4:43 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$518
Cheapest one-way

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/23

2:45 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$328

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 6/21

5:01 am-11:55 am

2 stops8h 54m

$334
Quickest one-way

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 5/22

8:01 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 14m

$418

AustinBakersfield

AUS - BFL

AUSBFL

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 5/11

2:46 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 24m

$424

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Deals found on 4/28

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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 April.
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.

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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 April 30, 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
11,681 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

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
11,681 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,681 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Overall

7.1

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 $394, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Austin in 5h 14m. 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 30% 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.

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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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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