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$249+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield (MCI - 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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — BFL
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Kansas City (MCI) 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$423
From Kansas City to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/132:45 pmMCI - BFL
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/181:17 pmBFL - MCI
1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/296:00 amMCI - BFL
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/25:17 amBFL - MCI
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:00 pmMCI - BFL
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/41:06 pmBFL - MCI
1 stop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/41:47 pmMCI - BFL
2 stops10h 42mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/172:10 pmBFL - MCI
2 stops7h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 11/205:35 pmMCI - BFL
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2812:55 pmBFL - MCI
1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$379
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/156:00 amMCI - BFL
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/204:34 pmBFL - MCI
2 stops14h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$388

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Kansas City

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Bakersfield

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Return

Price

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Sat 12/13

2:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/18

1:17 pm-11:22 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$249

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Tue 11/4

3:04 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 11/17

4:31 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$249

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Wed 10/29

6:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 11/2

5:17 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$304

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Tue 9/30

6:00 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 10/4

1:06 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$308

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Deals found on 9/15

Best time to book a flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Kansas City to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 MCI to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Kansas City 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 September 17, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Kansas City to Bakersfield in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 September 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Kansas City to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $249, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Kansas City in 5h 30m. The distance from Kansas City to Bakersfield is about 1358 mi.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($198), and American Airlines ($249) offers the cheapest pricing from Kansas City to Bakersfield. United Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Kansas City to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 Kansas City to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Kansas City 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$249Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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