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$368+ 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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — BFL
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 15, 2025.

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$368
(United Airlines)
From Louisville Intl to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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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 September 15, 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.
Wed 11/264:26 pmSDF - BFL
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/112:25 pmBFL - SDF
2 stops8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$483
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.
Fri 10/247:32 amSDF - BFL
1 stop13h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/286:00 amBFL - SDF
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$530
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.
Fri 10/246:00 amSDF - BFL
1 stop15h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/276:00 amBFL - SDF
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$595
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.
Fri 10/249:55 amSDF - BFL
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/282:10 pmBFL - SDF
2 stops16h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$612
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 11/264:26 pmSDF - BFL
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/306:00 amBFL - SDF
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$637
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.
Fri 10/247:20 pmSDF - BFL
2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/272:10 pmBFL - SDF
2 stops29h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$650

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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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LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Wed 3/11

3:20 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/14

12:50 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$368

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Wed 11/26

4:26 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 12/1

12:25 pm-12:22 am

2 stops8h 57m

$483

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/24

7:32 am-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 10/28

6:00 am-5:53 pm

1 stop8h 53m

$530

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Fri 10/24

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$595

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Deals found on 9/13

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Louisville to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 September 15, 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
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,929 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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

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  • How long is the flight from Louisville to Bakersfield?

    There are many flights that can get you from Louisville to Bakersfield in 7h 49m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 1842 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisville to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Louisville to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$313Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$408Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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