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Cheap flights from Columbus to Bakersfield (BFL)

CMH — BFL
Mar 7 — Mar 141
Sat 3/7
Sat 3/14
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) 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 February 5, 2026.

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September

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$391
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Bakersfield

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Bakersfield (average of $176). Flying from Columbus to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 February 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbus to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,237 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,240 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 4.7 mi from the city center, Bakersfield Meadows Field is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bakersfield from Columbus. Booking flights from Columbus to Meadows Field (BFL) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Columbus from 2 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($245), and United Airlines ($345) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Bakersfield. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Bakersfield (average of $176). Flying from Columbus to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $313). 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 Columbus to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 February 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$333Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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