$336+ 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — BFL
Sep 20 — Sep 271
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to BakersfieldExplore 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 21, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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.
Tue 11/1711:42 am -
1 stop8h 41m
Tue 12/17:12 pm -
2 stops11h 05m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/222:13 pm -
1 stop8h 51m
Tue 10/275:56 am -
1 stop9h 33m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 10/217:25 am -
1 stop7h 23m
Mon 10/2612:37 pm -
1 stop7h 15m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$389
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.
Sat 8/224:23 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Tue 8/2512:38 pm -
1 stop7h 48m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$404
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.
Sat 8/2211:40 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Tue 8/256:15 am -
2 stops11h 35m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$410
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 10/215:26 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Sat 10/244:20 pm -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$440
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 9/305:26 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Sat 10/34:20 pm -
2 stops14h 14m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$446
Best flights from Raleigh to BakersfieldDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 21, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 10/222:13 pm -
1 stop8h 51m
Tue 10/2710:05 am -
2 stops10h 52m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 10/215:26 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Sat 10/244:20 pm -
1 stop10h 30m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$440
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 10/34:27 pm -
1 stop7h 29m
Sat 10/1010:04 am -
2 stops10h 55m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$446
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.
Wed 9/305:26 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Sat 10/34:20 pm -
2 stops14h 14m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$446
Last-minute flights from Raleigh to BakersfieldDiscover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield. Data last updated August 21, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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.
Sat 8/224:23 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Tue 8/2512:38 pm -
1 stop7h 48m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$404
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.
Sat 8/2211:40 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Tue 8/256:15 am -
2 stops11h 35m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$410
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.
Sat 8/2212:29 pm -
1 stop8h 25m
Mon 8/2412:38 pm -
1 stop7h 48m
Deal found 8/20![United Airlines logo]()
$483
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.
Sat 8/2212:09 pm -
2 stops9h 11m
Mon 8/246:15 am -
2 stops9h 20m
Deal found 8/20![American Airlines logo]()
$494
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 9/305:26 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Sat 10/34:20 pm -
2 stops14h 14m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$446
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 August 21, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $336 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | April |
Cheapest in | January |
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Cheapest round-trip
RaleighBakersfield
RDU Raleigh-Durham - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
RDUBFL
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 10/22
2:13 pm-8:04 pm
1 stop8h 51m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Tue 10/27
10:05 am-11:57 pm
2 stops10h 52m
$355
RaleighBakersfield
RDU Raleigh-Durham - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
RDUBFL
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 10/21
5:26 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop9h 33m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 10/24
4:20 pm-5:50 am
1 stop10h 30m
$440
Quickest round-trip
RaleighBakersfield
RDU Raleigh-Durham - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
RDUBFL
Raleigh-Durham
Sat 10/3
4:27 pm-8:56 pm
1 stop7h 29m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 10/10
10:04 am-11:59 pm
2 stops10h 55m
$446
RaleighBakersfield
RDU Raleigh-Durham - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
RDUBFL
Raleigh-Durham
Wed 9/30
5:26 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop9h 33m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 10/3
4:20 pm-9:34 am
2 stops14h 14m
$446
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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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 21, 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.
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
Boarding
7.7
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Entertainment
7.1
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkaySimon,Jun 2024
LAS - LAX
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$303 | Average$605 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$318 | Average$473 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |