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$338+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — BFL
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sun 6/21
Sun 6/28
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 May 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. 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.
Mon 8/243:49 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop6h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 8/296:00 am
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/21$338
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Sat 7/47:57 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Sat 7/1112:14 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Fri 7/31:36 pm
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops11h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 7/1112:14 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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.
Fri 7/35:53 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
Fri 7/106:00 am
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/293:33 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 9/18:09 am
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/295:55 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 6/112:15 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 5/2711:49 am
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops13h 27m
American Airlines
Mon 6/112:15 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$454

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DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

3:49 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-3:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$338

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/4

7:57 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/11

12:14 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$368

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/3

5:53 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/11

12:14 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$368

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/3

5:53 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/10

6:00 am-4:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$418

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/29

3:33 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/1

8:09 am-10:39 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$444

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

5:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/5

1:53 pm-10:14 am

2 stops17h 21m

$718
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/25

8:04 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 51m

$368

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$368

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/24

7:47 am-4:12 pm

2 stops11h 25m

$374

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

6:34 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 17m

$447

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Bakersfield

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 Detroit to Bakersfield in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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’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?

    American Airlines can get you from Detroit to Bakersfield in just under 13h 50m. 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 $278. 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.

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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 May 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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