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$278+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Bakersfield (DTT - 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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — BFL
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 November 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

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$278
(American Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/137:10 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/2212:33 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/157:24 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/226:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 12/33:49 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:49 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops11h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$415

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Bakersfield that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

7:10 am-11:43 am

1 stop7h 33m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 1/22

12:33 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$278

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

7:10 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/10

5:10 am-3:08 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$358

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/3

3:49 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 12/20

6:49 pm-9:21 am

2 stops11h 32m

$415

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/5

5:30 am-3:35 pm

2 stops13h 05m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/10

9:50 am-10:35 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$470

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/15

6:52 am-4:01 pm

2 stops12h 09m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/22

9:50 am-11:37 pm

2 stops10h 47m

$481

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/4

7:49 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops19h 12m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 1/9

12:50 pm-3:08 pm

1 stop23h 18m

$642

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/11

3:49 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$337

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Deals found on 11/2

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield in November.
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 Detroit-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit-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 Detroit-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Bakersfield

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Bakersfield (average of $154). Flying from Detroit to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 November 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Detroit to Bakersfield. 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,037 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,037 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,037 reviews

Food

6.4

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

LHR - SAN

This was the best flight I have experienced in all the years I have been f doing this journey with BA. Flight, food and service A1. Well done BA.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Bakersfield?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Detroit to Bakersfield in just under 7h 33m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18m. There are 1962 mi between Detroit and Bakersfield. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Detroit to Bakersfield round-trip from $273. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Bakersfield (average of $154). Flying from Detroit to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 Detroit to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Detroit 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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