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$388+ 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — BFL
Jan 16 — Jan 231
Fri 1/16
Fri 1/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield

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 December 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/287:10 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/56:49 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops12h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$636
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/244:16 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amBFL - DTW
2 stops25h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$663
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/216:00 amDTW - BFL
2 stops12h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2812:49 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$716
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/2411:53 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amBFL - DTW
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$767
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/306:00 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:49 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops13h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$796

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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 December 17, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

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$388
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Bakersfield

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

9:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 2/3

5:10 am-3:08 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$388

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/28

7:10 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/5

12:44 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$749

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/30

7:10 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/4

6:49 pm-9:21 am

2 stops11h 32m

$796

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/23

7:15 am-3:35 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$484

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/23

6:00 am-1:25 pm

3 stops34h 25m

$754

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Deals found on 12/17

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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 December.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Bakersfield

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bakersfield from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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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 $325). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to Bakersfield?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to Bakersfield chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Phoenix (PHX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit to Bakersfield on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to Bakersfield?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to Bakersfield, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $310.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to Bakersfield?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Bakersfield, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Phoenix (PHX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 27m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to Bakersfield?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to Bakersfield, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 56m.

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?

    United Airlines can get you from Detroit to Bakersfield in just under 7h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1962 mi between Detroit and Bakersfield.

  • 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 $325). 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 December 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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