$368+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis to Bakersfield (IND - BFL)
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IND — BFL
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to BakersfieldExplore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Indianapolis to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 10/226:20 pm -
1 stop7h 18m
Tue 10/276:10 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/212:13 pm -
1 stop8h 51m
Mon 10/2612:37 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 11/246:46 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Sun 11/299:02 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 10/62:13 pm -
1 stop8h 42m
Tue 10/136:10 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$483
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Wed 11/251:06 pm -
2 stops13h 52m
Sun 11/299:02 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Tue 10/63:44 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 10/1312:05 pm -
2 stops8h 39m
Deal found 9/29![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Mon 10/53:44 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Mon 10/1212:05 pm -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$511
Best flights from Indianapolis to BakersfieldDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Indianapolis to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Indianapolis to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 2, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/212:13 pm -
1 stop8h 51m
Mon 10/2612:37 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 11/268:00 am -
1 stop8h 11m
Mon 11/306:05 am -
2 stops8h 49m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$693
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 11/246:46 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Sat 11/287:12 pm -
2 stops11h 15m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$762
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 11/246:00 am -
2 stops8h 36m
Mon 11/306:05 am -
2 stops8h 49m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$778
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 11/241:40 pm -
3 stops24h 56m
Sat 11/282:18 pm -
2 stops16h 30m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,146
Last-minute flights from Indianapolis to BakersfieldDiscover last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Bakersfield. Data last updated October 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Indianapolis to Bakersfield. Data last updated October 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Mon 10/53:44 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Mon 10/1212:05 pm -
1 stop7h 08m
Deal found 9/28![United Airlines logo]()
$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 10/62:13 pm -
1 stop8h 42m
Tue 10/136:10 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$483
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Tue 10/63:44 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Tue 10/1312:05 pm -
2 stops8h 39m
Deal found 9/29![United Airlines logo]()
$489
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/212:13 pm -
1 stop8h 51m
Mon 10/2612:37 pm -
2 stops8h 21m
Deal found 9/30![American Airlines logo]()
$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 10/226:20 pm -
1 stop7h 18m
Tue 10/276:10 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Tue 11/246:46 pm -
1 stop8h 12m
Sun 11/299:02 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Wed 11/251:06 pm -
2 stops13h 52m
Sun 11/299:02 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$484
Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Bakersfield
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Indianapolis (IND) 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 October 2, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $368 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $408 |
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IndianapolisBakersfield
IND Indianapolis - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
INDBFL
Indianapolis
Wed 10/21
2:13 pm-8:04 pm
1 stop8h 51m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 10/26
12:37 pm-11:58 pm
2 stops8h 21m
$374
Quickest round-trip
IndianapolisBakersfield
IND Indianapolis - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
INDBFL
Indianapolis
Thu 11/26
8:00 am-1:11 pm
1 stop8h 11m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 11/30
6:05 am-5:54 pm
2 stops8h 49m
$693
IndianapolisBakersfield
IND Indianapolis - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
INDBFL
Indianapolis
Tue 11/24
6:46 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop8h 12m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 11/28
7:12 pm-9:27 am
2 stops11h 15m
$762
IndianapolisBakersfield
IND Indianapolis - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
INDBFL
Indianapolis
Tue 11/24
6:00 am-11:36 am
2 stops8h 36m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 11/30
6:05 am-5:54 pm
2 stops8h 49m
$778
IndianapolisBakersfield
IND Indianapolis - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
INDBFL
Indianapolis
Tue 11/24
1:40 pm-11:36 am
3 stops24h 56m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 11/28
2:18 pm-9:48 am
2 stops16h 30m
$1,146
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Indianapolis to Bakersfield in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Indianapolis-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Indianapolis-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Indianapolis-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 Indianapolis-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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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 October 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Indianapolis 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
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodROHIT,Jun 2026
IND - EWR
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodROHIT,Jun 2026
IND - EWR
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Crew
8.1
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodROHIT,Jun 2026
IND - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$298 | Average$422 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$403 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |