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$199+ Cheap flights from Denver to Bakersfield (DEN - 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DEN — BFL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Denver to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Denver (DEN) 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 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$274

Good round-trip deal

$219 or less

Good one-way deal

$218 or less
From Denver Intl to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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Cheapest flights from Denver to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Denver to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1111:25 amDEN - BFL
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/181:06 pmBFL - DEN
Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/207:15 pmDEN - BFL
Nonstop2h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/222:10 pmBFL - DEN
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/1112:13 pmDEN - BFL
1 stop7h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/186:10 amBFL - DEN
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$218
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/3011:25 amDEN - BFL
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/41:06 pmBFL - DEN
Nonstop2h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/48:00 amDEN - BFL
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/114:34 pmBFL - DEN
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/167:25 amDEN - BFL
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/201:04 pmBFL - DEN
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/228:00 amDEN - BFL
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/291:20 pmBFL - DEN
1 stop3h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$268

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Denver 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Denver to Bakersfield that are best for you.

Fly from

Denver

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Sat 10/11

11:25 am-1:08 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 10/18

1:06 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$199

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Thu 11/20

7:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/22

2:10 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$209

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Tue 9/30

5:52 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 10/4

5:05 am-8:38 am

Nonstop2h 33m

$229

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Sat 10/4

8:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 10/11

4:34 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$258

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Sat 10/11

12:13 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 10/18

4:34 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$258

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Thu 10/16

7:25 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/20

1:04 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$263

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Mon 10/6

7:25 am-12:19 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/13

1:04 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$263

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Sun 10/12

7:15 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$219

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Thu 11/6

7:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$219

DenverBakersfield

DEN - BFL

DENBFL

Denver Intl

Wed 11/12

7:15 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Denver to Bakersfield

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Denver to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 DEN to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Denver 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 September 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Denver to Bakersfield at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Denver to Bakersfield have to say. 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
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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 Denver to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Denver to Bakersfield?

    To fly from Denver to Bakersfield, you need to book a flight from Denver Intl (DEN) to Meadows Field (BFL). Nonstop flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field from Denver Intl take 2h 40m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 outbound flights from Denver Intl to Meadows Field offered by 2 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Denver to Bakersfield flight route?

    Flights from Denver Intl to Bakersfield Meadows Field have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Denver to Bakersfield?

    Departing from Denver to Bakersfield will take you 2h 43m. The distance from Denver to Bakersfield is about 842 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $198, United Airlines will fly you from Denver to Bakersfield and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $213. Users have found that United Airlines is 40% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Denver to Bakersfield?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Denver to Bakersfield on time: Copa Airlines (79%), SkyWest Airlines (64%), United Airlines (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Denver to Bakersfield?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $128. While the most popular route (Denver Intl - Bakersfield Meadows Field) can be booked for $209 on average, our data indicates $378 when flying from Denver to Bakersfield.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Denver to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Denver to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 Denver to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Denver 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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