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$233+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to Bakersfield (BFL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BFL
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$388
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$233
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$333
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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/216:50 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/222:10 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$388
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/116:00 amLAX - BFL
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/156:15 amBFL - LAX
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/125:20 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/152:10 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/188:04 amLAX - BFL
1 stop14h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/256:15 amBFL - LAX
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 10/296:50 pmLAX - BFL
1 stop3h 39mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/72:10 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$429
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/2010:26 amLAX - BFL
1 stop24h 27mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/236:15 amBFL - LAX
1 stop25h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$430
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/2710:50 pmLAX - BFL
2 stops12h 03mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/42:10 pmBFL - LAX
1 stop10h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$441
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/256:00 amLAX - BFL
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/22:10 pmBFL - LAX
2 stops22h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$447

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

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 12/2

2:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$388

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Fri 11/21

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/22

2:10 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$388

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Thu 11/27

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 12/4

2:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$388

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

6:50 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop3h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 12/5

2:10 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$388

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/15

6:15 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$399

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

4:15 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/4

2:00 pm-12:24 am

1 stop10h 24m

$415

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

5:20 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/15

2:10 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$419

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Fri 3/20

3:35 pm-11:43 am

1 stop20h 08m

$233

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Sat 11/22

6:50 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop3h 39m

$289

Los AngelesBakersfield

LAX - BFL

LAXBFL

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

4:10 pm-10:53 am

1 stop18h 43m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Bakersfield (average of $177). Flying from Riverside to Bakersfield in March is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines from Riverside 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
8,998 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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
8,998 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

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 Riverside to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Riverside?

    If you book a flight to Bakersfield from Riverside, you will be flying to Meadows Field, which is the city’s only airport. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Bakersfield. There are 0 flights from Riverside to Meadows Field per day from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Riverside to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $388, United Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from Riverside in 4h 53m. The distance between Riverside and Bakersfield is about 109 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Bakersfield (average of $177). Flying from Riverside to Bakersfield in March is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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 airline flying from Riverside to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Riverside 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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