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$388+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Bakersfield (SDF - 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — BFL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Louisville to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/228:00 amSDF - BFL
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/265:10 amBFL - SDF
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$563
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/225:00 amSDF - BFL
2 stops10h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/266:49 pmBFL - SDF
2 stops11h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$688
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/235:40 amSDF - BFL
2 stops9h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2812:45 pmBFL - SDF
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$734
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/233:18 pmSDF - BFL
1 stop8h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amBFL - SDF
2 stops27h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$807

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$388
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Louisville

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Bakersfield

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LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Sat 1/24

3:22 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/28

5:10 am-2:26 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$388

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Thu 1/1

3:18 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/5

6:00 am-10:24 pm

2 stops13h 24m

$392

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Deals found on 12/14

Compare providers for flights from Louisville 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 Louisville to Bakersfield in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 Louisville-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Louisville-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Louisville-Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Louisville-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 Louisville to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Bakersfield (average of $192). Flying from Louisville to Bakersfield in July is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Louisville to Bakersfield to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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 Louisville 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 Louisville to Bakersfield?

    There are many flights that can get you from Louisville to Bakersfield in 8h 42m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1842 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $313, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Bakersfield (average of $192). Flying from Louisville to Bakersfield in July is currently the most expensive (average of $396). 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 Louisville to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Louisville 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$368Average$533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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