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$130+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BFL
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/83:07 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 4/127:02 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/285:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop5h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 5/304:40 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 6/106:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop9h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 6/171:53 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$332
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 9/182:31 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop7h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 9/272:05 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 4/86:25 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 4/122:01 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop9h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/75:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 5/117:02 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 8/83:52 pm
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1212:50 pm
BFL
-
ORD
2 stops9h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 10/246:02 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 10/282:05 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 24m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/165:00 am
ORD
-
BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Thu 4/307:02 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$413

Find flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$130
(American Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Bakersfield that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

5:00 am-9:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/11

7:02 pm-5:37 am

1 stop8h 35m

$343

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

5:00 am-8:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/30

12:14 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$398

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

9:54 pm-10:46 am

2 stops14h 52m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/11

2:14 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 45m

$484

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

6:25 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/9

2:01 pm-1:28 am

1 stop9h 27m

$513
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

5:00 am-8:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/15

12:14 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$538

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

8:11 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 4/12

2:01 pm-1:28 am

1 stop9h 27m

$542

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

5:00 am-8:48 pm

1 stop17h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/19

1:53 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 06m

$548
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

5:00 am-9:14 am

1 stop6h 14m

$130

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

9:15 pm-12:12 pm

1 stop16h 57m

$415

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/20

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

$548

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago 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 Chicago to Bakersfield in March.
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 Chicago-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-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 Chicago-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 Chicago to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bakersfield (average of $164). Flying from Chicago to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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

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 March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Chicago to Bakersfield. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago 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 Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Bakersfield, you will be flying into Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city. Meadows Field is the only Bakersfield airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Bakersfield?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to Bakersfield in just under 6h 14m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 38m. The distance from Chicago to Bakersfield is about 1728 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Bakersfield round-trip?

    Currently priced at $240, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago 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 $240.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bakersfield (average of $164). Flying from Chicago to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Chicago to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$240Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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