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$169+ Cheap flights from California to Bakersfield (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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BFL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Bakersfield

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Bakersfield flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$308

Good round-trip deal

$229 or less

Good one-way deal

$263 or less
From California to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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Cheapest flights from California to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/810:35 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/156:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/264:00 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/302:11 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 7/86:50 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/152:11 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/267:00 amBUR - BFL
1 stop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/302:11 pmBFL - BUR
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$445
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/811:58 amSNA - BFL
1 stop10h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/152:11 pmBFL - SNA
1 stop22h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/261:19 pmONT - BFL
1 stop22h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/302:11 pmBFL - ONT
1 stop22h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$505
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/285:50 amSFO - BFL
1 stop12h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:10 pmBFL - SFO
1 stop17h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/287:17 pmSJC - BFL
1 stop40h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:10 pmBFL - SJC
1 stop23h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/96:24 pmSJC - BFL
2 stops28h 21mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/162:11 pmBFL - SJC
2 stops30h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$606

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Bakersfield that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Tue 7/8

10:35 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/15

6:15 am-7:27 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$169

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 6/26

4:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/30

2:11 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$218

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Tue 7/8

6:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/15

2:11 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$388

BurbankBakersfield

BUR - BFL

BURBFL

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 6/26

7:00 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/30

2:11 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$445

Santa AnaBakersfield

SNA - BFL

SNABFL

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 6/27

7:20 am-10:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/1

6:15 am-3:11 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$465

OntarioBakersfield

ONT - BFL

ONTBFL

Ontario

Thu 6/26

1:19 pm-11:55 am

1 stop22h 36m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/30

2:11 pm-12:14 pm

1 stop22h 03m

$505

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

5:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/1

7:10 pm-12:56 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$511

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Thu 8/28

7:17 pm-11:54 am

1 stop40h 37m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/1

7:10 pm-6:27 pm

1 stop23h 17m

$551

San JoseBakersfield

SJC - BFL

SJCBFL

San Jose

Wed 7/9

6:24 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops28h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/16

2:11 pm-9:02 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$606

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 7/24

5:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$194

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Best time to book a flight from California to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from California to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Bakersfield. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

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.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from California to Bakersfield. 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
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Located just 4.7 mi from the city center, Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bakersfield from California.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Bakersfield?

    The most popular route from California to Bakersfield is San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field. You may also consider San Diego - Bakersfield Meadows Field or Los Angeles - Bakersfield Meadows Field.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Bakersfield?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from California to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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 California to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from California 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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