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$325+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield (PHL - 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — BFL
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Mon 4/6
Mon 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sat 3/215:15 pm
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop8h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 3/256:51 pm
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$449
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 12/96:10 am
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop9h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 12/1212:50 pm
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop6h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$458
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/44:17 pm
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 6/89:37 am
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Sat 4/186:12 am
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop9h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 4/2112:54 pm
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop7h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/2$481
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 6/46:23 pm
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop8h 52m
United Airlines
Mon 6/81:53 pm
BFL
-
PHL
2 stops12h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 9/189:52 am
PHL
-
BFL
2 stops13h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 9/236:00 am
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 3/305:15 pm
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop8h 34m
American Airlines
Mon 4/66:44 pm
BFL
-
PHL
2 stops9h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/2$543

Find flight deals from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 March 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$472
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$325
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$498
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Depart

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Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Sat 4/18

6:12 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/21

12:54 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$481

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Thu 6/4

11:38 am-12:15 am

2 stops15h 37m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/8

1:53 pm-5:31 am

2 stops12h 38m

$519

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Thu 6/25

4:17 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop8h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/11

12:09 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$549

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Thu 6/25

9:25 am-12:15 am

1 stop17h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/11

1:53 pm-5:31 am

2 stops12h 38m

$588

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Mon 3/30

6:47 pm-12:12 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 4/6

2:01 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops24h 32m

$636
Cheapest one-way

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Tue 3/24

5:10 pm-12:07 pm

2 stops21h 57m

$325

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Tue 3/24

3:54 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$357

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Wed 4/15

3:40 pm-8:54 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$397
Quickest one-way

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Thu 4/9

4:20 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$782

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield (average of $90). Flying from Philadelphia to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 March 7, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Philadelphia 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,398 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

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
11,398 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,398 reviews

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Philadelphia to Bakersfield in just under 8h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20m. The distance from Philadelphia to Bakersfield is about 2391 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $318, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Bakersfield.. American Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield (average of $90). Flying from Philadelphia to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 March 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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