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Cheap flights from Iowa to Bakersfield (BFL) from $376

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — BFL
May 9 — May 161
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to Bakersfield?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Bakersfield from Iowa. Users have commonly found prices around $541 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $303. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in October.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Iowa to Bakersfield (IA - BFL)?

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.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Iowa to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Iowa and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've come across from Iowa to Bakersfield. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sat 8/39:39 amDSM - BFL
2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/109:55 amBFL - DSM
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$376
Sat 8/35:00 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/109:55 amBFL - DSM
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$445
Fri 5/315:15 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/512:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$447
Fri 5/315:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/512:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$452
Fri 5/312:48 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/512:40 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$535
Sat 8/35:00 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/106:10 amBFL - DSM
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$541
Fri 5/315:00 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/912:43 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$664
Fri 5/3111:40 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/912:43 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$674
Fri 5/3111:40 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/912:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$679

Cheap United Airlines flights from Iowa to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Iowa and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced United Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Iowa to Bakersfield. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Sat 8/249:06 amDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$427
Sat 8/246:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$432
Sat 8/244:00 pmSUX - BFL
2 stops7h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/285:25 amBFL - SUX
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$443
Sat 8/249:06 amDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/2812:45 pmBFL - DSM
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$462
Sat 8/244:00 pmSUX - BFL
2 stops7h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - SUX
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$475
Sat 8/244:00 pmSUX - BFL
1 stop23h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/285:25 amBFL - SUX
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$538

Cheap Iowa to Bakersfield flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Iowa to Bakersfield specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Bakersfield in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 5/58:00 amDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1112:51 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$403
Sat 5/411:43 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1112:51 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$408
Fri 5/315:15 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/512:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$447
Fri 5/315:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/512:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$452
Sat 5/49:03 amDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/118:45 amBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$473
Sat 5/49:03 amDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/118:45 amBFL - DSM
2 stops11h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$483
Sun 5/56:19 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/116:15 amBFL - DSM
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$499
Sat 5/42:40 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/117:20 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops14h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$507
Sun 5/59:03 amDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/118:45 amBFL - DSM
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/4$509

Iowa to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Iowa and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Bakersfield in 2024 at this time. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sat 8/39:39 amDSM - BFL
2 stops10h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/109:55 amBFL - DSM
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$376
Sun 5/58:00 amDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1112:51 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$403
Sat 5/411:43 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1112:51 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$408
Sat 8/249:06 amDSM - BFL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$427
Sat 8/246:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops9h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/282:15 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops28h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$432
Sat 8/244:00 pmSUX - BFL
2 stops7h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/285:25 amBFL - SUX
1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$443
Sat 8/35:00 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/109:55 amBFL - DSM
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$445
Fri 5/315:15 amDSM - BFL
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/512:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$447
Fri 5/315:00 amDSM - BFL
2 stops8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/512:40 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/4$452

Find flights from Iowa to Bakersfield within your budget

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 2,795,183 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

2 stops10h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/10

2 stops11h 01m

$376

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/28

2 stops28h 37m

$427

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

2 stops9h 16m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/28

2 stops28h 37m

$432

Sioux City Sioux GatewayBakersfield Meadows Field

SUX - BFL

SUXBFL

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Sat 8/24

2 stops7h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/28

1 stop7h 24m

$443

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

1 stop8h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/10

2 stops11h 01m

$445

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Fri 5/31

1 stop8h 35m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/5

2 stops8h 34m

$447

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Fri 5/31

2 stops8h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/5

2 stops8h 34m

$452

Des MoinesBakersfield Meadows Field

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 8/24

1 stop6h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/28

1 stop6h 07m

$462

Sioux City Sioux GatewayBakersfield Meadows Field

SUX - BFL

SUXBFL

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Sat 8/24

2 stops7h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/28

2 stops22h 34m

$475

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Deals found on 5/4

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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 May 4, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Iowa to Bakersfield have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,728 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,125 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa 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 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.

  • Can I find flights from Iowa to Bakersfield for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Iowa to Bakersfield for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $376, but on average you can expect to pay $506.

  • What does DSM to BFL mean?

    Great question - DSM to BFL just means Des Moines Airport to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Bakersfield that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Iowa to Bakersfield flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Iowa to Bakersfield with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Iowa to Bakersfield flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Bakersfield that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Iowa to Bakersfield offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Iowa to Bakersfield?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Iowa to Bakersfield flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Iowa to Bakersfield flight deals updated?

    The Iowa to Bakersfield flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Iowa to Bakersfield

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American AirlinesCheapest$301Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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