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$348+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — BFL
Aug 24 — Aug 311
Mon 8/24
Mon 8/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield

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 July 25, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/811:40 am
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop9h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 9/156:00 am
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/142:07 pm
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop8h 38m
American Airlines
Mon 8/1712:15 pm
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/20$358

Find 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 July 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$348
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$698
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($182 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 25, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip
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RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/14

10:17 am-6:20 pm

2 stops11h 03m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 8/17

12:15 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$364

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/26

10:05 am-8:43 pm

2 stops13h 38m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/29

5:10 am-3:17 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$436

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

8:13 am-6:20 pm

2 stops13h 07m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/15

9:18 am-11:51 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$439
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/30

8:39 am-3:33 pm

1 stop9h 54m

$368

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/7

8:05 am-8:48 pm

2 stops15h 43m

$494

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

7:35 am-9:09 am

1 stop28h 34m

$669

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Deals found on 7/21

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to Bakersfield flights typically cost between $429 and $564 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $348 on American Airlines (Sep 8-Sep 15).

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 25, 2026.
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
10,034 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,847 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,034 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Bakersfield in 11h 03m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Raleigh and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 2243 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($279), and United Airlines ($303) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield for 48% 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.

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

    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.

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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 July 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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