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$204+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Bakersfield (SDF - 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — BFL
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
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 August 2, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2511:09 am
SDF
-
BFL
1 stop9h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 9/15:52 am
BFL
-
SDF
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/158:00 am
SDF
-
BFL
1 stop8h 19m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1912:38 pm
BFL
-
SDF
1 stop6h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/31$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/148:16 am
SDF
-
BFL
2 stops13h 04m
American Airlines
Tue 8/185:52 am
BFL
-
SDF
1 stop6h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 7/293:25 pm
SDF
-
BFL
1 stop8h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 8/412:40 pm
BFL
-
SDF
1 stop7h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 7/295:04 am
SDF
-
BFL
2 stops13h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 8/412:14 pm
BFL
-
SDF
2 stops8h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$613
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/115:15 am
SDF
-
BFL
2 stops9h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 9/112:03 pm
BFL
-
SDF
3 stops21h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/2510:23 am
SDF
-
BFL
2 stops13h 20m
United Airlines
Tue 9/12:03 pm
BFL
-
SDF
3 stops21h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$1,297

Find 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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$343
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisville 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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisville to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Tue 8/25

11:09 am-5:45 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/1

5:52 am-4:59 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$348

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Sat 8/15

3:25 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/19

5:10 am-7:07 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$424

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Fri 8/14

1:19 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop9h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/18

5:52 am-6:18 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$463

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/11

5:15 am-11:40 am

2 stops9h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 9/11

2:03 pm-2:29 pm

3 stops21h 26m

$867

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Tue 8/25

10:23 am-8:43 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/1

2:03 pm-2:29 pm

3 stops21h 26m

$1,297
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Sat 9/12

1:22 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$204

LouisvilleBakersfield

SDF - BFL

SDFBFL

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/11

1:22 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$204

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Deals found on 7/28

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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 August.
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 Louisville-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Louisville-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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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 August 2, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United 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
10,061 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,061 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,061 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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 18m. Fly via American Airlines or United 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Louisville to Bakersfield round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $298, was found to be the cheapest airline from Louisville to Bakersfield.. This flight start at 50% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from Louisville to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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