Bakersfield

$330+ Cheap flights from Houston to Bakersfield (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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — BFL
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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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 February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/187:00 am
IAH
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BFL
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 4/252:01 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/37:20 am
IAH
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BFL
1 stop6h 54m
United Airlines
Sat 3/71:00 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop7h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Fri 6/124:25 pm
IAH
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BFL
1 stop9h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 6/141:39 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/184:33 pm
IAH
-
BFL
2 stops7h 37m
American Airlines
Sat 4/256:00 am
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/175:00 am
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop9h 14m
United Airlines
Sat 2/212:05 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/32:38 pm
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop8h 26m
United Airlines
Mon 2/162:05 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 11/65:05 am
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 11/102:05 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/35:00 am
IAH
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BFL
2 stops9h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 3/79:58 am
BFL
-
IAH
2 stops10h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 3/55:05 am
IAH
-
BFL
1 stop9h 01m
United Airlines
Sun 3/82:05 pm
BFL
-
IAH
1 stop8h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 6/126:23 pm
HOU
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BFL
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 6/147:00 am
BFL
-
HOU
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/31$559
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/64:21 pm
HOU
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BFL
2 stops8h 28m
American Airlines
Sun 3/812:40 pm
BFL
-
HOU
2 stops9h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$945
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 6/286:23 pm
HOU
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BFL
1 stop6h 13m
American Airlines
Fri 7/37:00 am
BFL
-
HOU
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,003

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 February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$330
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$370
From Houston to Bakersfield Meadows Field
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/25

2:01 pm-12:57 am

1 stop8h 56m

$330

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

7:20 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/7

1:00 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$350

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/12

4:25 pm-12:12 am

1 stop9h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/14

1:39 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$353

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/21

2:05 pm-12:56 am

1 stop8h 51m

$408

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

5:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/7

9:58 am-10:31 pm

2 stops10h 33m

$452

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/18

12:19 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops11h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/25

9:46 am-7:19 pm

2 stops7h 33m

$452

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/5

5:05 am-12:06 pm

1 stop9h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 3/8

2:05 pm-12:56 am

1 stop8h 51m

$463

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

7:20 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 3/15

2:05 pm-10:55 am

1 stop18h 50m

$533

HoustonBakersfield

IAH - BFL

IAHBFL

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/3

5:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/16

2:05 pm-11:14 am

2 stops19h 09m

$552

HoustonBakersfield

HOU - BFL

HOUBFL

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/12

6:23 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/14

7:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$559

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Bakersfield

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Bakersfield (average of $100). Flying from Houston to Bakersfield in August is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 February 3, 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.

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 07m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1437 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 35% 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Bakersfield (average of $100). Flying from Houston to Bakersfield in August is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$250Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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