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$330+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to Bakersfield (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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — BFL
Jun 20 — Jun 271
Sat 6/20
Sat 6/27
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 May 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 5/296:59 am
JFK
-
BFL
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 6/2012:40 pm
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/97:15 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 6/1612:40 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Fri 5/299:45 am
JFK
-
BFL
1 stop9h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 6/1312:40 pm
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/206:49 am
JFK
-
BFL
2 stops12h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 6/2312:40 pm
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$382
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Fri 6/265:20 pm
JFK
-
BFL
1 stop7h 37m
American Airlines
Wed 7/112:40 pm
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 6/306:59 am
JFK
-
BFL
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 7/117:00 am
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Sat 6/276:59 am
JFK
-
BFL
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Thu 7/27:00 am
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 5/292:43 pm
JFK
-
BFL
1 stop10h 56m
American Airlines
Fri 6/56:00 am
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/19$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Fri 6/266:59 am
JFK
-
BFL
1 stop7h 56m
American Airlines
Thu 7/27:00 am
BFL
-
JFK
1 stop11h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. 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.
Wed 6/310:54 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 18m
American Airlines
Sat 6/1312:40 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$449
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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.
Fri 6/263:00 pm
LGA
-
BFL
1 stop10h 39m
American Airlines
Thu 7/27:00 am
BFL
-
LGA
1 stop9h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 6/206:30 am
LGA
-
BFL
2 stops12h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 6/236:00 am
BFL
-
LGA
2 stops11h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$455

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 May 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$330
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

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Average price

$377
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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 May 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 6/18

2:43 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/24

12:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$385

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/20

6:59 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$404

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Tue 6/9

7:15 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/16

4:32 pm-10:02 am

2 stops14h 30m

$409

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/30

6:30 am-3:34 pm

2 stops12h 04m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/11

12:14 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$428

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/1

3:30 pm-10:08 pm

2 stops9h 38m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/30

12:40 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$444

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Wed 6/3

10:54 am-4:12 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/13

12:40 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$449

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Fri 6/5

6:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/12

1:53 pm-1:10 am

1 stop8h 17m

$487

New YorkBakersfield

LGA - BFL

LGABFL

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/5

2:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 11/9

6:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$492

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/5

4:35 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 11/9

12:25 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$493

New YorkBakersfield

JFK - BFL

JFKBFL

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 6/15

6:59 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/22

9:37 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$493

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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 May.
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 $231). Flying from New York to Bakersfield in April is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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.

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 May 21, 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
9,748 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,748 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,748 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.1
Good
11,641 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,748 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

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 2 airlines have 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 59m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $487. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from New York to Bakersfield round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $269, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from New York to Bakersfield for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • 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 $231). Flying from New York to Bakersfield in April is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 York to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 May 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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