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$288+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield (DSM - 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BFL
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 4/156:26 pm
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Sat 4/187:02 pm
BFL
-
DSM
2 stops13h 24m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/185:30 am
DSM
-
BFL
2 stops8h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2112:54 pm
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/19$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 2/265:00 am
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Thu 3/56:49 pm
BFL
-
DSM
2 stops12h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/19$463

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) 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 19, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$288
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

6:26 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/18

7:02 pm-10:26 am

2 stops13h 24m

$288

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-12:12 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/21

12:54 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$389

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sun 3/15

5:15 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 13m

$389

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sun 3/15

6:49 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops44h 35m

$603

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Deals found on 2/17

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield (average of $171). Flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Bakersfield in 5h 44m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Des Moines and Bakersfield is about 1430 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield (average of $171). Flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield in April is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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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