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$358+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield (PHL - 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — BFL
Aug 21 — Aug 281
Fri 8/21
Fri 8/28
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 July 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Wed 9/97:00 am
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop7h 45m
American Airlines
Sat 9/129:18 am
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1810:30 am
PHL
-
BFL
2 stops13h 13m
United Airlines
Mon 8/3112:38 pm
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Fri 7/313:00 pm
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop10h 58m
American Airlines
Mon 8/312:14 pm
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/17$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Sat 8/151:40 pm
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Fri 8/2812:15 pm
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/19$468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 9/99:30 am
PHL
-
BFL
2 stops14h 13m
United Airlines
Sat 9/1212:38 pm
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 8/1810:30 am
PHL
-
BFL
2 stops10h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 8/2512:15 pm
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/22$475
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/299:27 am
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop11h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:55 am
BFL
-
PHL
1 stop8h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1710:30 am
PHL
-
BFL
2 stops13h 13m
United Airlines
Wed 8/2611:30 am
BFL
-
PHL
2 stops10h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/188:20 am
PHL
-
BFL
2 stops15h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 8/257:55 am
BFL
-
PHL
2 stops12h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/22$489
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/16:23 pm
PHL
-
BFL
1 stop8h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 8/155:10 am
BFL
-
PHL
2 stops13h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$492

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 July 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$358
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$486
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Sun 8/16

9:35 am-3:32 pm

1 stop8h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 8/31

12:15 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$438

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Sat 8/29

9:27 am-5:54 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/1

12:38 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$468

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Wed 9/9

9:30 am-8:43 pm

2 stops14h 13m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/12

12:38 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$474
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Wed 8/5

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$455

PhiladelphiaBakersfield

PHL - BFL

PHLBFL

Philadelphia

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-8:48 pm

3 stops17h 48m

$782

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Deals found on 7/22

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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 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 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.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

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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 $358). Flying from Philadelphia to Bakersfield in May is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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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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 22, 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
11,834 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

ameenah,Feb 2024

PHL - DFW

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,834 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,834 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

ameenah,Feb 2024

PHL - DFW

Allow you to take your carry on with you on the plane. It was a full flight and I had to check my bag. As we boarded, a few people who came after me were able to take their bags on the plane.

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?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Philadelphia to Bakersfield in just under 8h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 57m. 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 $358, was found to be the cheapest airline from Philadelphia to Bakersfield.. American Airlines is currently priced 32% 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 $358). Flying from Philadelphia to Bakersfield in May is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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 July 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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