Bakersfield

$343+ 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 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — BFL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Bakersfield

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 March 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 10/277:00 am
DTW
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BFL
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3112:50 pm
BFL
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DTW
1 stop6h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/20$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/75:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 5/117:02 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop8h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 10/278:12 am
DTW
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BFL
1 stop9h 55m
American Airlines
Sat 10/316:34 am
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 9/25:00 am
ORD
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BFL
2 stops8h 54m
American Airlines
Fri 9/117:40 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/611:30 am
GRR
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BFL
2 stops13h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 5/117:02 pm
BFL
-
GRR
2 stops12h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/93:42 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Thu 4/167:02 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/45:00 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 4/87:02 pm
BFL
-
ORD
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Tue 6/25:36 am
DTW
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BFL
1 stop10h 01m
American Airlines
Tue 6/912:14 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/18$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 6/206:10 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop7h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 6/275:00 am
BFL
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ORD
1 stop7h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$445
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/125:34 am
GRR
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BFL
2 stops14h 56m
American Airlines
Wed 5/277:00 am
BFL
-
GRR
2 stops14h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/20$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sun 4/196:25 am
ORD
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BFL
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 4/262:01 pm
BFL
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ORD
1 stop9h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/710:41 am
ORD
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BFL
2 stops9h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:00 am
BFL
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ORD
1 stop9h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$459

Find flight deals from Michigan to Bakersfield

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Michigan to Bakersfield flight deals. Data was last updated March 23, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$358
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$343
(United Airlines)
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One-way flight from Michigan to Bakersfield Meadows Field

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Michigan to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

3:42 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/16

7:02 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 11m

$369

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

5:36 am-12:37 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/9

12:14 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$439

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

6:25 am-12:12 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 4/26

2:01 pm-1:28 am

1 stop9h 27m

$458

Grand RapidsBakersfield

GRR - BFL

GRRBFL

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 6/3

1:12 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/7

7:00 am-4:32 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$483

LansingBakersfield

LAN - BFL

LANBFL

Lansing Capital City

Tue 8/25

10:40 am-8:57 pm

2 stops13h 17m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-6:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$494

KalamazooBakersfield

AZO - BFL

AZOBFL

Kalamazoo Intl

Tue 8/25

10:49 am-8:57 pm

2 stops13h 08m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/29

5:00 am-5:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$508

DetroitBakersfield

DTW - BFL

DTWBFL

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

7:10 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/11

12:54 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$519
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

4:44 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 5/26

4:42 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 48m

$523

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

4:35 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/2

12:45 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$528

ChicagoBakersfield

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/25

4:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 45m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/28

1:53 pm-12:59 am

1 stop9h 06m

$528

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Bakersfield (average of $148). Flying from Michigan to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Michigan to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 $458, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Michigan in 7h 47m. There are 1728 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Bakersfield (average of $148). Flying from Michigan to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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