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$231+ Cheap flights from Phoenix 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHX — BFL
Dec 17 — Dec 241
Wed 12/17
Wed 12/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Phoenix to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Phoenix to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/205:40 pmPHX - BFL
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/216:00 amBFL - PHX
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Tue 12/305:40 pmPHX - BFL
Nonstop1h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amBFL - PHX
Nonstop1h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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.
Tue 12/93:31 pmPHX - BFL
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/166:17 amBFL - PHX
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/15$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Thu 12/252:57 pmPHX - BFL
Nonstop1h 40mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/266:49 pmBFL - PHX
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 11/263:31 pmPHX - BFL
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/39:50 amBFL - PHX
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/17$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:25 amPHX - BFL
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/296:15 amBFL - PHX
1 stop6h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/204:53 pmPHX - BFL
1 stop6h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2112:45 pmBFL - PHX
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/94:44 pmPHX - BFL
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/167:28 amBFL - PHX
1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/15$425
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:00 amPHX - BFL
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amBFL - PHX
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/16$426
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Thu 11/205:43 pmPHX - BFL
Nonstop1h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/229:50 amBFL - PHX
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/16$427
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:25 amPHX - BFL
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/32:10 pmBFL - PHX
1 stop6h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$446

Cheap flight deals from Phoenix to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Phoenix (PH1) 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 November 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$343
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$231
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$385
From Phoenix to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Phoenix 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 November 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Phoenix to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Phoenix

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/30

5:40 pm-6:19 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/4

6:00 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 44m

$344

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 12/20

4:53 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 12/21

12:45 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$422

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/9

4:44 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 12/16

7:28 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$425

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Thu 12/25

7:29 am-10:40 pm

1 stop16h 11m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 12/26

6:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

$425

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 12/30

6:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/4

6:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$426

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 12/8

4:44 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 12/12

2:10 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$446

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/29

7:15 am-8:54 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/6

7:42 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$540

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 2/13

4:35 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop21h 44m

$231

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 1/17

2:42 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop23h 43m

$231

PhoenixBakersfield

PHX - BFL

PHXBFL

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 1/16

5:34 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 51m

$231

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Best time to book a flight from Phoenix to Bakersfield

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bakersfield from Phoenix with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Phoenix to Bakersfield

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Bakersfield (average of $38). Flying from Phoenix to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHX to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Phoenix to Bakersfield. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Phoenix to Bakersfield in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Bakersfield

Explore weekly flight availability from Phoenix to Bakersfield. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated November 17, 2025.

The most flights from PH1 to BFL are scheduled on a Friday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 November 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines from Phoenix to Bakersfield have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Amanda,Sep 2023

PHX - OGG

The flight attendants only came thru twice for drink service the entire 6 hour flight. The first was 90 minutes in and the second was an hour before landing. It feels like it should be more.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,048 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Amanda,Sep 2023

PHX - OGG

The flight attendants only came thru twice for drink service the entire 6 hour flight. The first was 90 minutes in and the second was an hour before landing. It feels like it should be more.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Phoenix 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 Phoenix?

    Most people fly into Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) if they book a flight to Bakersfield from Phoenix. On average, Meadows Field has 5 inbound flights from Phoenix per day from 1 airline. Bakersfield Meadows Field is conveniently located just 4.7 mi from Bakersfield’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Phoenix to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $344, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Phoenix in 1h 39m. Phoenix and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 425 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Phoenix to Bakersfield is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $345 on this airline. American Airlines is priced at 22% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Phoenix to Bakersfield?

    Before booking your flight to Bakersfield from Phoenix, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Envoy Air (100%), American Airlines (81%), SkyWest Airlines( 76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Bakersfield?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $345. While the most popular route (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Bakersfield Meadows Field) can be booked for $425 on average, our data indicates $464 when flying from Phoenix to Bakersfield.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Bakersfield (average of $38). Flying from Phoenix to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 Phoenix to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Phoenix 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 November 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$345Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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