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

According to our current data, American Airlines ($299), and United Airlines ($334) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bakersfield ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bakersfield when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bakersfield, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Bakersfield.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to Bakersfield from Raleigh average $409. You can even find prices in July for less than $409, as users have found deals to Bakersfield from as low as $149. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Bakersfield from Raleigh. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 71%.

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

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How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

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Round-trip from	$299 (American Airlines)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$149

From Raleigh-Durham to Bakersfield Meadows Field

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Fri 8/153:34 pmRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/2212:50 pmBFL - RDU

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$299

Tue 7/296:02 amRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/82:11 pmBFL - RDU

2 stops11h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$334

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Fri 8/153:34 pmRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/2212:50 pmBFL - RDU

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$299

Tue 7/296:02 amRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/82:11 pmBFL - RDU

2 stops11h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$334

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Thu 7/103:27 pmRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Mon 7/146:02 amBFL - RDU

1 stop9h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$448

Thu 7/106:02 amRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/142:11 pmBFL - RDU

2 stops12h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$454

Tue 7/296:02 amRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 53mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/82:11 pmBFL - RDU

2 stops11h 59mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$334

Fri 8/153:34 pmRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/2212:50 pmBFL - RDU

1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$299

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Sat 8/166:47 amRDU - BFL

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$338

Sat 8/163:10 pmRDU - BFL

3 stops25h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$476

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Fri 8/15

3:34 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/22

12:50 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$299

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RDU - BFL

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Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/29

6:02 am-11:55 am

1 stop8h 53m

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Fri 8/8

2:11 pm-5:10 am

2 stops11h 59m

$334

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

6:47 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 07m

$338

RaleighBakersfield

RDU - BFL

RDUBFL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

3:10 pm-1:19 pm

3 stops25h 09m

$476

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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 $368). Flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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 RDU to BFL?

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

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

8,861 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield round-trip?
According to our current data, American Airlines ($299), and United Airlines ($334) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield for 26% 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.
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 $368). Flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$149	Average$397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$330	Average$478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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