$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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BFL
Oct 1 — Oct 81
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to BakersfieldExplore 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 September 1, 2026.
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 September 1, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/265:22 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Sat 10/35:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/165:22 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Sun 10/185:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/163:11 pm -
2 stops10h 48m
Fri 10/232:03 pm -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/166:29 pm -
1 stop6h 09m
Fri 10/234:15 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 8/27![American Airlines logo]()
$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 10/171:27 pm -
2 stops8h 22m
Fri 10/232:03 pm -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$522
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/215:06 am -
1 stop6h 09m
Mon 10/266:10 am -
1 stop5h 39m
Deal found 8/27![American Airlines logo]()
$537
Best flights from Des Moines to BakersfieldDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/266:00 am -
2 stops11h 33m
Sat 10/35:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 10/172:30 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Fri 10/234:15 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/165:22 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Sun 10/185:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/165:06 am -
1 stop8h 42m
Fri 10/2312:37 pm -
2 stops9h 37m
Deal found 8/27![American Airlines logo]()
$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 10/215:22 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Mon 10/266:05 am -
2 stops13h 50m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 1/125:03 pm -
1 stop5h 54m
Sat 1/167:45 am -
2 stops10h 47m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$459
Last-minute flights from Des Moines to BakersfieldDiscover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Data last updated September 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Data last updated September 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/265:22 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Sat 10/35:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$328
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $328 (United Airlines) |
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Cheapest round-trip
Des MoinesBakersfield
DSM Des Moines - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DSMBFL
Des Moines
Sat 9/26
6:00 am-3:33 pm
2 stops11h 33m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 10/3
5:00 am-12:31 pm
1 stop5h 31m
$334
Quickest round-trip
Des MoinesBakersfield
DSM Des Moines - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DSMBFL
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
5:22 pm-8:56 pm
1 stop5h 34m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sun 10/18
5:00 am-12:31 pm
1 stop5h 31m
$363
Des MoinesBakersfield
DSM Des Moines - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DSMBFL
Des Moines
Sat 10/17
2:30 pm-6:30 pm
1 stop6h 00m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Fri 10/23
4:15 pm-11:45 pm
1 stop5h 30m
$421
Des MoinesBakersfield
DSM Des Moines - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DSMBFL
Des Moines
Fri 10/16
5:06 am-11:48 am
1 stop8h 42m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Fri 10/23
12:37 pm-12:14 am
2 stops9h 37m
$427
Des MoinesBakersfield
DSM Des Moines - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DSMBFL
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
5:22 pm-8:56 pm
1 stop5h 34m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 10/26
6:05 am-9:55 pm
2 stops13h 50m
$427
Des MoinesBakersfield
DSM Des Moines - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DSMBFL
Des Moines
Tue 1/12
5:03 pm-8:57 pm
1 stop5h 54m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 1/16
7:45 am-8:32 pm
2 stops10h 47m
$459
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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 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 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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