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$328+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BFL
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 6, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(United Airlines)
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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 January 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/215:24 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/254:42 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Tue 1/279:03 amDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/315:10 amBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/5$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/215:30 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 36mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/2512:50 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 1/125:24 amDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/146:15 amBFL - DSM
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/6$618
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Thu 3/127:44 pmDSM - BFL
2 stops18h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/176:44 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$626
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sat 3/146:23 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/176:44 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/5$637

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines 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 January 6, 2026.
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 1/21

5:24 am-11:52 am

1 stop8h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/25

4:42 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$328

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

5:09 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/31

5:10 am-12:52 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$358

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

5:30 am-12:06 pm

2 stops8h 36m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/25

12:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$563

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 3/14

6:23 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/17

6:44 pm-8:49 am

2 stops12h 05m

$637

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Tue 3/17

5:04 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/18

1:00 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$638

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Deals found on 1/6

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield (average of $213). Flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 January 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Bakersfield have to say. 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,132 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,084 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,132 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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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  • 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 55m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Des Moines and Bakersfield is about 1430 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Bakersfield is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $233 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $258.

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

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield (average of $213). Flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $374). 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 Des Moines to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines 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 January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$233Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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