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$368+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis to Bakersfield (MSP - 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — BFL
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Wed 1/7
Wed 1/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 8, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/142:55 pmMSP - BFL
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/214:30 pmBFL - MSP
1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Sun 12/142:55 pmMSP - BFL
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:49 pmBFL - MSP
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/156:00 amMSP - BFL
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/216:49 pmBFL - MSP
2 stops11h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/132:35 pmMSP - BFL
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/199:26 pmBFL - MSP
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 12/132:35 pmMSP - BFL
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/204:46 pmBFL - MSP
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/95:06 pmMSP - BFL
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/157:28 amBFL - MSP
2 stops11h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/8$465
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 12/215:04 pmMSP - BFL
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/255:10 amBFL - MSP
2 stops14h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$695

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$368
(United Airlines)

Popular in

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Average price

$438
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minneapolis to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Bakersfield

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MinneapolisBakersfield

MSP - BFL

MSPBFL

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 1/17

8:35 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/21

12:50 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$368

MinneapolisBakersfield

MSP - BFL

MSPBFL

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 2/6

10:17 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 2/11

6:15 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$432

MinneapolisBakersfield

MSP - BFL

MSPBFL

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/21

3:08 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$419

MinneapolisBakersfield

MSP - BFL

MSPBFL

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 12/21

7:10 am-6:19 pm

2 stops13h 09m

$425

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Deals found on 12/7

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

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Bakersfield (average of $188). Flying from Minneapolis to Bakersfield in July is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 MSP to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis 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 December 8, 2025.

When flying from Minneapolis to Bakersfield, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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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 December 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Minneapolis to Bakersfield. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,089 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
11,045 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,089 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $368, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Minneapolis in 6h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1503 mi.

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

    American Airlines, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from Minneapolis to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Bakersfield (average of $188). Flying from Minneapolis to Bakersfield in July is currently the most expensive (average of $356). 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 Minneapolis to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$363Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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