Bakersfield

$328+ Cheap flights from Houston to Bakersfield (BFL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — BFL
may. 17 — may. 241
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Houston to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
jue. 7/235:39 pm
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
jue. 7/309:37 am
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop5h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
vie. 5/15:00 am
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
sáb. 5/162:14 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
vie. 5/14:42 pm
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
sáb. 5/1612:17 pm
BFL
-
IAH
2 stops9h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/14$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
sáb. 8/294:21 pm
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
mié. 9/27:15 am
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop9h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/16$380
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
mar. 4/285:00 am
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop9h 12m
United Airlines
sáb. 5/22:14 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
vie. 5/14:42 pm
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop6h 51m
American Airlines
mar. 5/59:46 am
BFL
-
IAH
2 stops8h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$394
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mar. 4/147:00 am
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
mar. 4/2812:54 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$395
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mar. 4/142:03 pm
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop6h 26m
American Airlines
vie. 5/112:17 pm
BFL
-
IAH
2 stops9h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$401
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
sáb. 8/2912:30 pm
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop9h 29m
United Airlines
mar. 9/112:45 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop6h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mar. 4/149:57 am
HOU
-
BFL
2 stops10h 32m
American Airlines
mar. 4/289:46 am
BFL
-
HOU
2 stops8h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
jue. 5/286:30 am
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
vie. 6/51:53 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$428
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
mar. 4/289:57 am
HOU
-
BFL
2 stops10h 32m
American Airlines
sáb. 5/29:46 am
BFL
-
HOU
2 stops8h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$482

Find flight deals from Houston to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) 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 abril 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$338
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$328
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December
From Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field
One-way flight from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 abril 17, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 5/1

5:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 46m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

sáb. 5/16

2:14 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$339

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 8/29

4:21 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mié. 9/2

7:15 am-6:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$380

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/28

5:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

sáb. 5/2

2:14 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$388

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

vie. 5/1

4:42 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mar. 5/5

9:46 am-8:20 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$394

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 8/29

12:30 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mar. 9/1

12:45 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$404

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

jue. 5/7

5:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 46m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

dom. 5/17

2:14 pm-12:56 am

1 stop8h 42m

$457

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

mar. 4/28

12:19 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

sáb. 5/2

9:46 am-8:20 pm

2 stops8h 34m

$477

HoustonBakersfield

HOU - BFL

HOUBFL

Houston Hobby

mar. 4/28

12:42 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

sáb. 5/2

9:46 am-7:51 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$583

HoustonBakersfield

HOU - BFL

HOUBFL

Houston Hobby

jue. 4/30

4:18 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

lun. 5/4

6:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$721
Cheapest one-way

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

sáb. 5/9

4:33 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$328

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Bakersfield (average of $249). Flying from Houston to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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.

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 abril 17, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Houston to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Houston?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Houston to Bakersfield. 2 airlines have flights to Meadows Field from Houston on a regular basis. Booking flights from Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Bakersfield?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Houston to Bakersfield in about 6h 51m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1424 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Bakersfield round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $250, was found to be the cheapest airline from Houston to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Bakersfield?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to Bakersfield?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Bakersfield (average of $249). Flying from Houston to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 Houston to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 abril 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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