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$358+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — BFL
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Newark to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 18, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/2110:49 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop10h 31m
American Airlines
Wed 8/266:15 am
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$358
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Wed 8/266:50 am
EWR
-
BFL
2 stops14h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:52 am
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop10h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/18$429
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/1210:49 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop10h 31m
American Airlines
Tue 8/186:15 am
BFL
-
EWR
2 stops14h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/14$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/1312:21 pm
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop10h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 8/226:15 am
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 9/187:00 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop7h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 9/212:03 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/14$468
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Tue 8/45:51 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop9h 45m
American Airlines
Tue 8/116:15 am
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/18$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/76:50 am
EWR
-
BFL
2 stops14h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 8/1512:15 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/14$507
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/206:00 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 8/232:03 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/13$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/67:15 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop7h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 8/1512:15 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/15$522

Find flight deals from Newark to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) 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 July 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,375
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 15% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Bakersfield that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Thu 8/6

12:21 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 8/13

6:15 am-5:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$522

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Thu 8/27

10:49 am-6:20 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 8/31

12:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$522

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Fri 8/7

12:21 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/15

12:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$522

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sat 1/9

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop8h 17m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/12

12:50 pm-11:41 am

2 stops19h 51m

$533

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Fri 9/18

12:28 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/21

6:32 am-8:47 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$557

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/26

2:03 pm-9:07 am

2 stops16h 04m

$569

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Tue 9/1

7:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/5

12:38 pm-8:14 am

2 stops16h 36m

$574
Quickest round-trip

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Fri 8/14

6:00 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/21

2:03 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 27m

$598

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Deals found on 7/14

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Compare providers for flights from Newark to Bakersfield

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

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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 July 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Newark Airport to Bakersfield to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
10,006 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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
11,826 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,006 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

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 Newark 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 Newark?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Newark to Bakersfield. 2 airlines have flights to Meadows Field from Newark on a regular basis. Booking flights from Newark to Bakersfield Meadows Field should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Newark per day.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Bakersfield?

    There are many flights that can get you from Newark Airport to Bakersfield in 8h 17m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Newark Airport to Bakersfield is about 2440 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Newark Airport to Bakersfield is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $269 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $296. American Airlines is priced at 54% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Newark to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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