Bakersfield

$120+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Bakersfield (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 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BFL
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Bakersfield

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Bakersfield flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$240
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(United Airlines)
From Michigan to Bakersfield Meadows Field
One-way flight from Michigan to Bakersfield Meadows Field

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Cheapest flights from Michigan to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Michigan to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:16 pmORD - BFL
1 stop7h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/12:10 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 11/55:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/812:25 pmBFL - ORD
2 stops9h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 12/31:58 pmGRR - BFL
1 stop10h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1012:28 pmBFL - GRR
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$278
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.
Sat 10/115:45 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/181:06 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/295:00 amORD - BFL
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/14:34 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:35 pmORD - BFL
1 stop9h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/12:10 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/14:05 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/51:20 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/213:47 pmORD - BFL
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/251:55 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/255:00 amORD - BFL
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/254:34 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$336
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.
Thu 10/97:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/131:55 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/206:15 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/251:55 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/225:00 amORD - BFL
2 stops9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/251:04 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$355

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Michigan 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Bakersfield

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ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

5:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop8h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/8

12:25 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$240

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/11

5:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 10/18

1:06 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$278

Grand RapidsBakersfield

GRR - BFL

GRRBFL

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 12/3

1:58 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/10

12:28 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$278

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

2:35 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/1

2:10 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$319

Grand RapidsBakersfield

GRR - BFL

GRRBFL

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sat 2/21

4:01 pm-9:53 pm

2 stops8h 52m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/28

10:12 am-9:44 pm

1 stop8h 32m

$324

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

2:17 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 10/25

1:55 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$330

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

7:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/8

4:31 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 41m

$330

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/1

9:23 am-6:04 pm

2 stops11h 41m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 10/5

1:20 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$334

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

7:10 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/13

1:55 pm-12:54 am

1 stop8h 59m

$343

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

3:57 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/13

1:55 pm-12:54 am

1 stop8h 59m

$343

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Michigan to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MI to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Michigan to Bakersfield. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Michigan to Bakersfield as you normally would.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Michigan?

    Located just 4.7 mi from the city center, Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bakersfield from Michigan.

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $278, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Michigan in 7h 56m. There are 1962 mi between Michigan and Bakersfield. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Michigan to Bakersfield?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Michigan to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $484). 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 Michigan to Bakersfield

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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