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$318+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — BFL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
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 May 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/296:00 am
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 7/47:00 am
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Thu 6/186:00 am
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Mon 6/224:42 pm
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 5/306:00 am
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 6/34:42 pm
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/85:30 am
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Wed 7/154:24 pm
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop5h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$376
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 9/16:00 am
MCI
-
BFL
2 stops7h 40m
United Airlines
Sat 9/52:03 pm
BFL
-
MCI
2 stops7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/13$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 9/236:00 am
MCI
-
BFL
2 stops7h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 9/2711:30 am
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop8h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15$386
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/306:00 am
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 5/314:43 pm
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop5h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$403
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/196:00 am
MCI
-
BFL
1 stop7h 55m
American Airlines
Wed 6/244:42 pm
BFL
-
MCI
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$410

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 May 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$318
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$398
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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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Sat 5/30

6:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop7h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/3

4:42 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$366

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Thu 6/18

6:00 am-8:57 am

1 stop4h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/22

12:40 pm-12:25 am

2 stops9h 45m

$371

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops7h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/5

2:03 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 27m

$385

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Wed 9/23

6:00 am-11:40 am

2 stops7h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/27

11:30 am-10:18 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$386

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Wed 9/23

9:49 am-6:09 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/27

7:40 pm-8:20 am

2 stops10h 40m

$456
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Sun 9/20

3:45 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$318

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Sat 5/30

7:59 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 16m

$418

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Wed 5/27

11:25 am-12:15 am

2 stops14h 50m

$499

Kansas CityBakersfield

MCI - BFL

MCIBFL

Kansas City

Sun 9/20

6:33 pm-10:39 am

3 stops18h 06m

$579

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Deals found on 5/18

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Compare providers for flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield

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 May.
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.

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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 18, 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
9,737 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
9,737 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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
7.1
Good
11,649 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,737 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

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 $385, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Kansas City in 7h 40m. 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, American Airlines ($245), and United Airlines ($260) offers the cheapest pricing from Kansas City to Bakersfield. American Airlines is 38% 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.

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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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$245Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$260Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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