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$240+ Cheap flights from Portland to Bakersfield (PDX - 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — BFL
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Portland to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/317:30 amPDX - BFL
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/42:06 pmBFL - PDX
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/203:35 pmPDX - BFL
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/312:06 pmBFL - PDX
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/243:52 pmPDX - BFL
1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/266:00 amBFL - PDX
1 stop12h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$582
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/237:45 pmPDX - BFL
1 stop26h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/292:06 pmBFL - PDX
1 stop4h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$627
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/188:35 amPDX - BFL
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/286:49 pmBFL - PDX
1 stop15h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$774

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 December 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$240
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$501
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Portland

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandBakersfield

PDX - BFL

PDXBFL

Portland

Tue 1/6

7:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/13

5:10 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$240

PortlandBakersfield

PDX - BFL

PDXBFL

Portland

Thu 1/1

7:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/5

2:06 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$278

PortlandBakersfield

PDX - BFL

PDXBFL

Portland

Sun 1/11

8:29 am-4:12 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/18

12:33 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$293

PortlandBakersfield

PDX - BFL

PDXBFL

Portland

Tue 1/13

7:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/20

12:50 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$309

PortlandBakersfield

PDX - BFL

PDXBFL

Portland

Wed 12/31

7:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/4

2:06 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$344

PortlandBakersfield

PDX - BFL

PDXBFL

Portland

Sat 1/3

5:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/6

2:06 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$409

PortlandBakersfield

PDX - BFL

PDXBFL

Portland

Sun 1/11

8:30 am-12:06 pm

2 stops27h 36m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/18

5:10 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$412

PortlandBakersfield

PDX - BFL

PDXBFL

Portland

Fri 1/2

8:35 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/5

4:30 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$483

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Deals found on 12/14

Compare providers for flights from Portland 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 Portland to Bakersfield in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Portland-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Portland-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Portland-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 Portland to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Bakersfield (average of $90). Flying from Portland to Bakersfield in July is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 PDX to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 December 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Portland to Bakersfield is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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 December 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Portland 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland 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 Portland to Bakersfield?

    A quick flight from Portland to Bakersfield can take about 4h 21m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $240. Portland and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 725 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Portland to Bakersfield is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $213 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $238. Users have found that United Airlines is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Bakersfield (average of $90). Flying from Portland to Bakersfield in July is currently the most expensive (average of $207). 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 2 airlines flying from Portland to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 December 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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