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$235+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — BFL
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Bakersfield

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Bakersfield flight deals. Data was last updated August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$255
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$235
(American Airlines)
From Iowa to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/193:47 pmOMA - BFL
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/301:20 pmBFL - OMA
2 stops8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/306:40 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/46:00 amBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/193:47 pmOMA - BFL
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/287:10 pmBFL - OMA
2 stops11h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/143:39 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/164:31 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/315:04 amDSM - BFL
2 stops9h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/412:25 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$324
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/306:40 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/36:00 amBFL - DSM
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/187:15 amOMA - BFL
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:34 amBFL - OMA
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/19$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/145:14 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/172:10 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 11/145:14 pmDSM - BFL
2 stops20h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:15 amBFL - DSM
2 stops26h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$564
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 12/95:58 amLSE - BFL
2 stops11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/136:34 amBFL - LSE
2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 8/196:48 pmSUX - BFL
2 stops29h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/236:15 amBFL - SUX
2 stops9h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/17$763

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Bakersfield that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaBakersfield

OMA - BFL

OMABFL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/19

3:47 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/30

1:20 pm-11:22 pm

2 stops8h 02m

$255

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

5:03 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/13

5:30 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$258

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

5:30 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$258

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:40 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-4:51 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$258

OmahaBakersfield

OMA - BFL

OMABFL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/19

3:47 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/28

7:10 pm-8:58 am

2 stops11h 48m

$264

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

5:03 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 2/2

12:50 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$270

OmahaBakersfield

OMA - BFL

OMABFL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/18

7:15 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/29

6:34 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$419

La CrosseBakersfield

LSE - BFL

LSEBFL

La Crosse

Tue 12/9

5:58 am-3:09 pm

2 stops11h 11m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 12/13

6:34 am-9:45 pm

2 stops13h 11m

$650

La CrosseBakersfield

LSE - BFL

LSEBFL

La Crosse

Sat 8/30

10:48 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$235

OmahaBakersfield

OMA - BFL

OMABFL

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 11/26

3:38 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$289

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Bakersfield

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Bakersfield

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Bakersfield (average of $373). Flying from Iowa to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $487). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Bakersfield. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to Bakersfield as you normally would.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Iowa?

    If you book a flight to Bakersfield from Iowa, you will be flying to Meadows Field, which is the city’s only airport. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Bakersfield.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Bakersfield?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Bakersfield can take about 5h 39m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $258. Iowa and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 1430 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Bakersfield?

    The most popular flight routes from Iowa to Bakersfield are Des Moines - Bakersfield Meadows Field, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Bakersfield Meadows Field and Sioux City Sioux Gateway - Bakersfield Meadows Field.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Bakersfield (average of $373). Flying from Iowa to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $487). 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 Iowa to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$277Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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