$418+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — BFL
Oct 1 — Oct 81
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to BakersfieldExplore 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 September 1, 2026.
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 September 1, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/153:29 pm -
1 stop8h 14m
Sat 9/1912:30 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/117:35 am -
2 stops13h 19m
Tue 9/1512:30 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/117:30 am -
2 stops13h 32m
Tue 9/159:18 am -
2 stops11h 25m
Deal found 8/27![American Airlines logo]()
$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 11/113:24 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Sat 11/1412:34 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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 9/511:43 am -
1 stop9h 02m
Mon 9/76:15 am -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 8/29![American Airlines logo]()
$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 9/257:40 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Fri 10/27:14 am -
1 stop8h 23m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$466
Best flights from Detroit to BakersfieldDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 1, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/153:29 pm -
1 stop8h 14m
Sat 9/1912:30 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/117:35 am -
2 stops13h 19m
Tue 9/1512:30 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 11/113:24 pm -
1 stop8h 37m
Sat 11/1412:34 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$448
Last-minute flights from Detroit to BakersfieldDiscover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield. Data last updated September 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield. Data last updated September 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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 9/511:43 am -
1 stop9h 02m
Mon 9/76:15 am -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 8/29![American Airlines logo]()
$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/117:35 am -
2 stops13h 19m
Tue 9/1512:30 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/27![United Airlines logo]()
$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/27. 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 9/117:30 am -
2 stops13h 32m
Tue 9/159:18 am -
2 stops11h 25m
Deal found 8/27![American Airlines logo]()
$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/153:29 pm -
1 stop8h 14m
Sat 9/1912:30 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/1811:59 am -
1 stop9h 51m
Mon 9/216:32 am -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 8/31![American Airlines logo]()
$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 9/257:40 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Fri 10/27:14 am -
1 stop8h 23m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Mon 9/287:40 pm -
1 stop7h 19m
Mon 10/54:20 pm -
2 stops15h 07m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$489
Find flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield
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 September 1, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $418 (United Airlines) |
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DetroitBakersfield
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DTWBFL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 9/15
3:29 pm-8:43 pm
1 stop8h 14m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 9/19
12:30 pm-10:39 pm
1 stop7h 09m
$418
DetroitBakersfield
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DTWBFL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Fri 9/11
7:35 am-5:54 pm
2 stops13h 19m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Tue 9/15
12:30 pm-10:39 pm
1 stop7h 09m
$419
Quickest round-trip
DetroitBakersfield
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
DTWBFL
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 11/11
3:24 pm-9:01 pm
1 stop8h 37m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 11/14
12:34 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop6h 41m
$448
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| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$338 | Average$522 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |