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DTT — BFL
May 1 — May 81
Fri 5/1
Fri 5/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 (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 April 1, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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$364
(American Airlines)
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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 April 1, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/243:42 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Fri 5/17:02 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 4/1411:40 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 50m
American Airlines
Thu 5/77:02 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 4/145:00 am
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops9h 47m
American Airlines
Thu 5/77:02 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/243:42 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Fri 5/112:17 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$421
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 5/273:32 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 16m
United Airlines
Tue 6/212:40 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Wed 5/2710:13 am
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops13h 35m
United Airlines
Tue 6/212:40 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/29$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 4/147:00 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Thu 5/712:17 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/29$446
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 9/267:00 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 9/3012:50 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/31$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:55 pm
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops15h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 5/3012:15 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 9/264:55 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 9/3012:50 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/30$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/238:10 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop6h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 5/3012:15 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/28$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/267:35 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Sun 5/37:02 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$498

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

3:42 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/1

7:02 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 11m

$364

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

3:42 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/1

12:17 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$421

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

3:32 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/2

12:40 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$439

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/26

7:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 12m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/30

12:50 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$458

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/23

8:55 pm-8:56 am

2 stops15h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/30

12:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$464
Quickest round-trip

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/26

4:55 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/30

12:50 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$478

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/26

4:55 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/30

12:50 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$478

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

7:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 12m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/3

7:02 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 11m

$498

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-11:47 am

2 stops8h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/3

7:02 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 11m

$503

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

7:10 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/2

5:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$539

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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 April.
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.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Bakersfield (average of $148). Flying from Detroit to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Detroit to Bakersfield in just under 8h 16m. Your travel time can differ by up to 35m. There are 1962 mi between Detroit and Bakersfield. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Bakersfield?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Bakersfield (average of $148). Flying from Detroit to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $371). 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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