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$129+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 2/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BFL
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from New York to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/25:30 pm
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Mon 3/96:44 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/176:00 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop9h 07m
United Airlines
Tue 3/242:05 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/56:00 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop9h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 3/102:05 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 10/273:36 pm
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 10/3112:50 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$448
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/16:30 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:51 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$476
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/1710:15 am
LGA
-
BFL
2 stops13h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 3/242:05 pm
BFL
-
LGA
2 stops18h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 10/286:00 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop9h 12m
United Airlines
Sat 10/315:30 am
BFL
-
EWR
2 stops13h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/31$511
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/13:30 pm
LGA
-
BFL
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Sun 5/317:00 am
BFL
-
LGA
1 stop9h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$538
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/224:00 pm
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop11h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 5/261:39 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$538
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/195:30 pm
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Sun 2/226:49 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/2$539
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/176:30 am
JFK
-
BFL
1 stop14h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 3/2412:40 pm
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop15h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 3/24:25 pm
LGA
-
BFL
2 stops22h 49m
United Airlines
Mon 3/92:05 pm
BFL
-
LGA
2 stops20h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$566

Find flight deals from New York to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$129
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$501
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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New York

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Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/9

6:44 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 16m

$348

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/24

2:05 pm-1:13 am

1 stop8h 08m

$418

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Thu 3/5

6:00 am-12:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/10

2:05 pm-1:13 am

1 stop8h 08m

$420

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/4

6:51 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 09m

$476

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/17

10:15 am-9:03 pm

2 stops13h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/24

2:05 pm-11:09 am

2 stops18h 04m

$488

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/1

3:30 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/31

7:00 am-7:21 pm

1 stop9h 21m

$538

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Thu 2/19

5:30 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 2/22

6:49 pm-6:00 am

1 stop8h 11m

$539

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-6:14 pm

1 stop14h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/24

12:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop15h 20m

$550

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/2

4:25 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops22h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/9

2:05 pm-1:58 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$566

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Mon 3/2

7:45 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops19h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/9

2:05 pm-10:17 am

2 stops17h 12m

$581

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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 New York to Bakersfield in February.
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 New York-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New York-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New York-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New York-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 New York-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 New York to Bakersfield

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Bakersfield

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Bakersfield (average of $90). Flying from New York to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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

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 February 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from New York 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
9,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,216 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,236 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Oct 2024

EWR - DEN

Terribly delayed flight, missed ongoing flight, hotel very downmarket Food voucher not accepted in hotel

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from New York to Bakersfield. You should not have trouble finding flights to Meadows Field from New York; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from New York per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the Bakersfield airport from New York. It is only a 4.7 mi journey from Meadows Field (BFL) to Bakersfield’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Bakersfield?

    A quick flight from New York to Bakersfield can take about 8h 19m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $348. Airlines will cover a distance of 2440 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Bakersfield round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $269, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Bakersfield.. You may be able to fly from New York to Bakersfield for 42% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Bakersfield?

    Most travelers choose Newark - Bakersfield Meadows Field, New York John F Kennedy Intl - Bakersfield Meadows Field or New York LaGuardia - Bakersfield Meadows Field when deciding on the best route from New York to Bakersfield.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Bakersfield?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 York to Bakersfield?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Bakersfield (average of $90). Flying from New York to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 airline flying from New York to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New York 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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