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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (DTW - BFL) from $470

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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 April 27, 2024.

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$347
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Sunday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (DTW - BFL)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Detroit to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Detroit and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Detroit to Bakersfield. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Sat 8/244:00 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$470
Sat 8/249:00 amDTW - BFL
2 stops15h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$471
Sat 8/244:00 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$476
Sat 8/249:00 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$486
Sat 8/249:00 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$487

Cheap American Airlines flights from Detroit to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Detroit and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available American Airlines flights departing from Detroit and landing in Bakersfield. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Fri 5/1711:04 amDTW - BFL
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$602
Fri 5/1711:04 amDTW - BFL
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:51 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$607
Fri 5/175:00 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$623
Tue 5/73:37 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$678
Tue 5/71:39 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$686
Tue 5/710:00 amDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/287:20 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$690

Cheap Detroit to Bakersfield flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Detroit to Bakersfield specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Prices were last updated on April 27, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Detroit to Bakersfield in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 5/1711:04 amDTW - BFL
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$602
Fri 5/1711:04 amDTW - BFL
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:51 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$607
Fri 5/175:00 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$623
Tue 5/73:37 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$678
Tue 5/71:39 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$686
Tue 5/710:00 amDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/287:20 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$690

Detroit to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Detroit and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Detroit to Bakersfield in April and May 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 8/244:00 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$470
Sat 8/249:00 amDTW - BFL
2 stops15h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$471
Sat 8/244:00 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops23h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$476
Sat 8/249:00 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/26$486
Sat 8/249:00 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/275:25 amBFL - DTW
1 stop14h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$487
Fri 5/1711:04 amDTW - BFL
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$602
Fri 5/1711:04 amDTW - BFL
2 stops14h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2612:51 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$607
Fri 5/175:00 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/266:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/26$623
Tue 5/73:37 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$678

Detroit to Bakersfield flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Detroit to Bakersfield for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from Detroit to Bakersfield. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Tue 5/73:37 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$678
Tue 5/71:39 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/286:10 amBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$686
Tue 5/710:00 amDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/287:20 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$690

Find flights from Detroit to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit 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 2,991,349 searches. Data last updated April 27, 2024.

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/24

2 stops23h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/27

1 stop14h 18m

$470

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/24

2 stops15h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/27

1 stop14h 18m

$471

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/24

2 stops23h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/27

2 stops15h 08m

$476

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 16m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/27

1 stop14h 18m

$486

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 16m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/27

1 stop14h 18m

$487

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/17

2 stops14h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/26

1 stop7h 39m

$602

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/17

2 stops14h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/26

2 stops8h 08m

$607

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne CountyBakersfield Meadows Field

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/17

1 stop8h 04m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/26

1 stop7h 39m

$623

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Bakersfield. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip from Detroit to Bakersfield by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Detroit to Bakersfield is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $528. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (average of $347). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $519). 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.

January

$407

February

$367

March

$422

April

$403

May

$422

June

$519

July

$499

August

$393

September

$347

October

$401

November

$409

December

$375

Temperature and rainfall in Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BFL

Temperature

48.2 - 84.2 °F

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 April 27, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Detroit to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
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Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,875 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,228 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

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  • Can I find flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield for under $500 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $470, but on average you can expect to pay $527.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield for under $700?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield within the next 7 days for less than $700.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($470), and American Airlines ($602) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield. United Airlines is currently priced 13% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does DTW to BFL mean?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW and Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport is BFL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service.

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    Many airlines flying from Detroit to Bakersfield offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

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  • How recently were the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flight deals updated?

    The Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/27.

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American AirlinesCheapest$419Average$597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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