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$246+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield (RDU - 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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — BFL
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$246
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$302
From Raleigh-Durham to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/17:20 amRDU - BFL
1 stop8h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/86:10 amBFL - RDU
2 stops10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/112:55 pmRDU - BFL
2 stops10h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/151:20 pmBFL - RDU
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/18$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/177:00 amRDU - BFL
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/206:00 amBFL - RDU
1 stop15h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/20$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/1110:34 amRDU - BFL
3 stops15h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/151:58 pmBFL - RDU
2 stops16h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/177:45 pmRDU - BFL
2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/201:55 pmBFL - RDU
3 stops29h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$650
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 8/204:28 pmRDU - BFL
1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/221:58 pmBFL - RDU
2 stops21h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$803

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

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RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/1

7:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 10/8

6:10 am-7:11 pm

2 stops10h 01m

$246

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/11

2:55 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/15

1:20 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$304

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/17

7:00 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/20

6:00 am-12:18 am

1 stop15h 18m

$487

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/11

10:34 am-10:40 pm

3 stops15h 06m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 9/15

1:58 pm-9:29 am

2 stops16h 31m

$518

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/17

7:45 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops29h 56m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/20

1:55 pm-10:50 pm

3 stops29h 55m

$650

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

10:00 am-11:56 am

2 stops28h 56m

$294

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

7:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop8h 15m

$337

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Deals found on 8/20

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield (average of $373). Flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $487). 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 August 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Raleigh to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Bakersfield in 8h 15m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Raleigh and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 2243 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($149), and United Airlines ($330) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield (average of $373). Flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $487). 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 Raleigh to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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