What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield round-trip?

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bakersfield, with prices starting at $278. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $368 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bakersfield ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bakersfield when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bakersfield, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

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Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

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Average price	$398

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-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 New Orleans-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Bakersfield (average of $165). Flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield in April is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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

See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from New Orleans to Bakersfield have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

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

9,091 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

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

11,054 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bakersfield, with prices starting at $278. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $368 round trip. American Airlines is currently priced 29% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Bakersfield?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Bakersfield (average of $165). Flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield in April is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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 New Orleans to Bakersfield

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$368	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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