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$307+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Bakersfield (BFL)

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NYC — BFL
Jan 5 — Jan 121
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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 December 6, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/46:36 amEWR - BFL
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/3112:33 pmBFL - EWR
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$439
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Sat 12/136:00 amEWR - BFL
1 stop9h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1012:50 pmBFL - EWR
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$488
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Sat 12/133:20 pmLGA - BFL
1 stop8h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1012:50 pmBFL - LGA
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$528
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.
Sat 12/207:30 amEWR - BFL
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:45 pmBFL - EWR
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$873
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.
Thu 12/256:45 amJFK - BFL
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2912:44 pmBFL - JFK
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$908
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/1912:00 pmEWR - BFL
1 stop12h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2312:45 pmBFL - EWR
1 stop13h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$910
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/46:50 amJFK - BFL
1 stop18h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/314:42 pmBFL - JFK
1 stop10h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$915
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.
Thu 12/2510:28 amEWR - BFL
1 stop8h 09mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:49 pmBFL - EWR
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$928
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:15 pmLGA - BFL
1 stop8h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amBFL - LGA
2 stops25h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$949
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/49:30 amJFK - BFL
1 stop11h 45mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/297:00 pmBFL - JFK
1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4$960
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/193:35 pmLGA - BFL
2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/2312:45 pmBFL - LGA
1 stop27h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/4$966
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.
Sat 12/207:15 pmLGA - BFL
2 stops19h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2412:45 pmBFL - LGA
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$987

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 December 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$340
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$307
(United Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$652
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($193 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 6, 2025.
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

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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/24

7:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/28

12:50 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$340

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sat 1/24

3:29 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/28

12:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$340

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/11

12:29 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/18

6:31 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$518

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sat 4/11

9:24 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops17h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-5:31 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$611

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Sat 4/11

12:29 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop10h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 4/17

6:31 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$618

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sun 4/12

9:50 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops17h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/18

2:05 pm-1:06 am

1 stop8h 01m

$707

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 4/19

2:05 pm-9:10 am

2 stops16h 05m

$817

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/25

6:45 am-12:14 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 12/29

12:44 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$908

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/25

2:41 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 12/28

6:49 pm-5:44 am

1 stop7h 55m

$988

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/20

2:30 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops11h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 12/24

6:11 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$1,162

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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 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 New York-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New York-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 6, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Bakersfield in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 59% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Bakersfield?

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 6, 2025.
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
9,065 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
9,065 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
11,043 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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 29m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $908. Airlines will cover a distance of 2461 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 45% 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 LaGuardia - Bakersfield Meadows Field or New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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 December 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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