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$298+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (DTW - 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BFL
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
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 January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/177:05 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 2/245:05 am
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/66:35 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 17m
American Airlines
Tue 2/106:15 am
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/2810:28 am
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops13h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 3/412:56 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/44:45 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Sun 2/82:06 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/65:30 am
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops10h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 2/105:10 am
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops15h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$486

Find 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 January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$278
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($131 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/17

7:05 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 2/24

5:05 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$298

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

6:35 am-11:52 am

1 stop8h 17m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 2/10

6:15 am-4:32 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$348

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 2/4

4:45 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 2/8

2:06 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$438

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/28

4:43 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/4

12:56 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$474

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/6

5:30 am-1:25 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 2/10

5:10 am-11:49 pm

2 stops15h 39m

$486

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/2

3:33 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/6

2:14 pm-9:59 am

2 stops16h 45m

$494

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

3:40 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-6:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$533

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 3/25

7:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$374

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/26

3:25 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$374

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 3/28

3:25 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$374

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Deals found on 1/19

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (average of $154). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

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 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,191 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
11,174 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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

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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $298, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 8h 09m. The distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Bakersfield is about 1962 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($278), and American Airlines ($278) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield. United Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield (average of $154). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $329). 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 January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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