$330+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BFL
Oct 7 — Oct 141
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 7, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/311:00 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Sat 10/1012:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/162:50 pm -
1 stop7h 14m
Mon 10/194:15 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/185:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Fri 9/252:03 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$383
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 9/111:46 pm -
1 stop7h 04m
Sun 9/134:12 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/185:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Tue 9/222:03 pm -
1 stop7h 02m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 9/185:00 am -
1 stop5h 48m
Sun 9/204:12 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/162:50 pm -
2 stops9h 48m
Mon 10/2612:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Deal found 9/5![American Airlines logo]()
$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Sun 12/137:40 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Sat 12/192:33 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/105:00 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Sat 9/1212:45 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sat 9/267:00 am -
1 stop6h 17m
Mon 9/282:03 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$468
Best flights from Chicago to BakersfieldDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/161:46 pm -
1 stop8h 18m
Mon 10/2612:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Deal found 9/5![American Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/185:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Fri 9/252:03 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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.
Sun 12/137:40 am -
1 stop7h 57m
Sat 12/192:33 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
Deal found 9/7![United Airlines logo]()
$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/162:50 pm -
2 stops9h 48m
Mon 10/194:15 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$474
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sat 10/37:00 am -
1 stop8h 22m
Sat 10/104:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/135:00 am -
1 stop6h 28m
Sat 12/1912:54 pm -
2 stops9h 05m
Deal found 9/7![American Airlines logo]()
$499
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sat 9/267:00 am -
1 stop6h 17m
Mon 9/282:03 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$468
Last-minute flights from Chicago to BakersfieldDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield. Data last updated September 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/105:00 am -
1 stop8h 45m
Sat 9/1212:45 pm -
1 stop8h 58m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$462
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 9/111:46 pm -
1 stop7h 04m
Sun 9/134:12 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 9/185:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Fri 9/252:03 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 9/4![United Airlines logo]()
$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 9/185:00 am -
1 stop7h 39m
Tue 9/222:03 pm -
1 stop7h 02m
Deal found 9/3![United Airlines logo]()
$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 9/185:00 am -
1 stop5h 48m
Sun 9/204:12 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sat 9/267:00 am -
1 stop6h 17m
Mon 9/282:03 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 10/311:00 am -
1 stop9h 50m
Sat 10/1012:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Deal found 9/4![American Airlines logo]()
$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Sat 10/37:00 am -
1 stop8h 22m
Sat 10/104:20 pm -
1 stop6h 35m
Deal found 9/5![United Airlines logo]()
$450
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 10/162:50 pm -
1 stop7h 14m
Mon 10/194:15 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 9/3![American Airlines logo]()
$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/162:50 pm -
2 stops9h 48m
Mon 10/2612:37 pm -
1 stop8h 53m
Deal found 9/5![American Airlines logo]()
$420
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 September 7, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $330 (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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 7, 2026.
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ChicagoBakersfield
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
ORDBFL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 10/16
1:46 pm-8:04 pm
1 stop8h 18m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 10/26
12:37 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop8h 53m
$348
ChicagoBakersfield
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
ORDBFL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 9/18
5:00 am-10:39 am
1 stop7h 39m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Fri 9/25
2:03 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop6h 52m
$383
ChicagoBakersfield
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
ORDBFL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 12/13
7:40 am-1:37 pm
1 stop7h 57m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 12/19
2:33 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop7h 26m
$450
ChicagoBakersfield
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
ORDBFL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 10/3
7:00 am-1:22 pm
1 stop8h 22m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 10/10
4:20 pm-12:55 am
1 stop6h 35m
$450
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoBakersfield
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
ORDBFL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 9/26
7:00 am-11:17 am
1 stop6h 17m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 9/28
2:03 pm-10:55 pm
1 stop6h 52m
$468
ChicagoBakersfield
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
ORDBFL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 10/16
2:50 pm-10:38 pm
2 stops9h 48m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 10/19
4:15 pm-12:35 am
1 stop6h 20m
$474
ChicagoBakersfield
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
ORDBFL
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 12/13
5:00 am-9:28 am
1 stop6h 28m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 12/19
12:54 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops9h 05m
$499
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$240 | Average$473 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$302 | Average$393 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |