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$149+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — BFL
May 17 — May 241
Sun 5/17
Sun 5/24
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 April 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/210:54 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Thu 2/1110:03 am
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop10h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/291:30 pm
EWR
-
BFL
2 stops12h 09m
American Airlines
Thu 2/1112:24 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 51m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/13$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Fri 5/295:00 pm
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop10h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 2/1112:50 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/13$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/26:00 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop10h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 5/912:30 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 4/293:40 pm
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 14m
United Airlines
Wed 5/62:14 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/12$444
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/56:36 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 11m
American Airlines
Mon 5/117:02 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12$459
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 7/156:00 am
EWR
-
BFL
2 stops12h 32m
American Airlines
Wed 8/56:00 am
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 5/210:42 am
EWR
-
BFL
2 stops10h 49m
American Airlines
Sat 5/97:02 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/12$475
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 8/1810:49 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop10h 31m
American Airlines
Fri 8/286:00 am
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop8h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sat 4/257:52 am
EWR
-
BFL
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Wed 4/292:01 pm
BFL
-
EWR
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/14$489

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 April 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$378
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$568
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 16% potential price decrease ($66 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 April 17, 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

Wed 4/29

3:40 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/6

2:14 pm-12:56 am

1 stop7h 42m

$444

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Thu 4/23

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/29

2:01 pm-12:57 am

1 stop7h 56m

$498

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Fri 7/3

10:54 am-3:36 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 7/12

12:14 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$506

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Thu 7/2

2:40 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$584

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop10h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 5/26

1:53 pm-1:10 am

1 stop8h 17m

$647
Quickest round-trip

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Thu 5/14

5:22 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/18

7:02 pm-5:55 am

1 stop7h 53m

$695

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sun 7/12

5:51 am-3:36 pm

2 stops12h 45m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/5

9:39 am-10:30 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$730

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Wed 6/3

6:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop9h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/7

1:53 pm-1:10 am

1 stop8h 17m

$762

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Thu 5/14

9:24 pm-10:46 am

2 stops16h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/18

2:14 pm-8:12 am

2 stops14h 58m

$781

NewarkBakersfield

EWR - BFL

EWRBFL

Newark

Sun 5/17

5:22 pm-9:14 am

1 stop18h 52m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

$805

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Deals found on 4/15

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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 April.
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 April 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,593 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,593 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,593 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

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. 1 airline 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 7h 42m. Fly via United Airlines or American 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 is the cheapest airline to fly 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. American Airlines is priced at 43% 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 airline flying from Newark to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline 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 April 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$269Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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