How long is the flight from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?

Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield in about 7h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 08m. Grand Rapids and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 1854 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $278. United Airlines is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Grand Rapids to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bakersfield ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bakersfield when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bakersfield, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 117% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Bakersfield from Grand Rapids. Prices for January average $489 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $278. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of October. Opting for a January flight can save you 77% on your journey compared to booking in October

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from GRR to BFL?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Can I find deals for flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Grand Rapids to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?

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Average price	$408

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Thu 9/253:36 pmGRR - BFL

1 stop8h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/291:55 pmBFL - GRR

2 stops27h 16mUnited Airlines

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Wed 3/117:43 pmBFL - GRR

2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines

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Thu 9/253:36 pmGRR - BFL

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2 stops27h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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United Airlines

7.4

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8,937 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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United Airlines

7.4

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8,937 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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How long is the flight from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?
Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield in about 7h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 08m. Grand Rapids and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 1854 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $259 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $278. United Airlines is priced at 47% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Grand Rapids to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids to Bakersfield?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Grand Rapids to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 Grand Rapids to Bakersfield

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$259	Average$463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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