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$159+ Cheap flights from California to Bakersfield (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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BFL
May 30 — Jun 61
Sat 5/30
Sat 6/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Bakersfield

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 April 30, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Mon 5/2510:48 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Thu 6/41:53 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$229
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.
Thu 5/2810:48 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 6/11:53 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$299
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.
Sun 5/2410:48 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 5/266:00 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$317
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/96:20 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 5/102:14 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$318
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 5/149:15 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Mon 5/182:14 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/17:41 pm
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 34m
United Airlines
Tue 7/146:00 am
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$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.
Wed 4/2910:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 5/52:14 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$339
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.
Thu 5/79:15 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Sat 5/92:14 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$349
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.
Wed 5/139:15 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 5/172:14 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/76:27 pm
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 7/151:53 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$373
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:20 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 5/32:14 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$388
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.
Fri 5/19:15 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Sun 5/32:14 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$389

Find flight deals from California to Bakersfield

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

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

10:48 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$229

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

10:48 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/4

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$299
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

10:25 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$299

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

10:25 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$299

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

10:48 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/1

1:53 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$314

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

9:15 am-10:46 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/18

2:14 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

$329

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Sat 5/16

6:20 am-10:46 am

1 stop4h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/20

2:14 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$388

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Fri 5/22

10:48 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$389

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

9:15 am-10:46 am

Nonstop1h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$389

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Mon 7/6

6:27 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 7/13

1:53 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$414

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bakersfield (average of $112). Flying from California to Bakersfield in August is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 April 30, 2026.

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.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from California to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,677 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,677 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,677 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Bakersfield?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Bakersfield in 1h 27m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. California and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 238 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Los Angeles - Bakersfield Meadows Field or San Diego - 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Bakersfield (average of $112). Flying from California to Bakersfield in August is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 April 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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