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$126+ Cheap flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield (MCI - 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — BFL
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to Bakersfield

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 February 13, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 5/511:05 am
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop8h 25m
American Airlines
Sat 5/96:00 am
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 3/45:54 am
MCI
-
BFL
2 stops8h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 3/105:05 am
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 8/17:59 pm
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop6h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 8/85:05 am
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 10/277:00 am
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 10/312:05 pm
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop6h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 6/306:04 am
MCI
-
BFL
2 stops8h 02m
United Airlines
Tue 7/141:39 pm
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/12$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 3/45:30 am
MCI
-
BFL
2 stops8h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 3/106:44 pm
BFL
-
MCI
2 stops12h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/12$409

Find 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 February 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$424
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

5:54 am-12:14 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/10

5:05 am-12:54 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$309

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Tue 5/5

11:05 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/9

6:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$319

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Tue 6/30

5:10 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/14

1:39 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$358

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Sat 8/1

7:59 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 13m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-8:33 pm

2 stops12h 33m

$438

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-12:06 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$557

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

2:24 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 3/1

6:49 pm-8:42 am

2 stops11h 53m

$620

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Wed 2/25

5:21 pm-10:44 am

2 stops19h 23m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 3/1

12:56 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$652

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Wed 3/4

5:54 am-12:14 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$126

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Deals found on 2/10

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Kansas City to Bakersfield in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Kansas City-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Kansas City-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Kansas City-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 Kansas City-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield (average of $158). Flying from Kansas City to Bakersfield in January is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 13, 2026.
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
9,286 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
9,286 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,286 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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
11,277 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,286 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

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

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

    For as low as $309, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Kansas City in 8h 20m. The distance from Kansas City to Bakersfield is about 1358 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($198), and American Airlines ($245) offers the cheapest pricing from Kansas City to Bakersfield. United Airlines is 53% 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield (average of $158). Flying from Kansas City to Bakersfield in January is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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