How popular is this Salinas to Bakersfield flight route?

Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Bakersfield Meadows Field.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings 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 are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Bakersfield?

The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Bakersfield is $166. On average you can expect to pay $262. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field), can usually be booked for $169.

What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Bakersfield?

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Bakersfield are Emirates (100%), SkyWest Airlines (81%) and United Airlines (81%).

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

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Bakersfield from Salinas. Prices for January average $272 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $169. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a January flight can save you 17% on your journey compared to booking in March

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

For a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield, you will be flying into Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city. Meadows Field is the only Bakersfield airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Salinas per day. 1 airline has flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field from Salinas on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Bakersfield?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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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Round-trip from	$169 (United Airlines)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$254

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

Fri 9/199:30 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/211:58 pmBFL - SFO

Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$169

Sat 9/208:00 amSFO - BFL

1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/216:10 amBFL - SFO

2 stops12h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$537

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Fri 9/199:30 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/211:58 pmBFL - SFO

Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$169

Sat 9/208:00 amSFO - BFL

1 stop10h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/216:10 amBFL - SFO

2 stops12h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$537

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Tue 8/56:00 amSFO - BFL

1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/57:10 pmBFL - SFO

1 stop14h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,222

Wed 8/69:30 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/92:11 pmBFL - SFO

Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$259

Wed 8/209:30 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/236:15 amBFL - SFO

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$229

Wed 8/205:50 amSFO - BFL

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2 stops12h 44mAmerican Airlines

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$589

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Wed 8/2010:35 amSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$214

Sun 8/38:00 amSFO - BFL

1 stop10h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$557

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Return

Price

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

9:30 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/21

1:58 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$169

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

8:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop10h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/21

6:10 am-7:02 pm

2 stops12h 52m

$537

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

10:35 am-11:56 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$214

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sun 8/3

8:00 am-6:23 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$557

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield (average of $371). Flying from Salinas to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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 S9N to BFL?

When flying from Salinas to Bakersfield, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Bakersfield

The most flights from S9N to BFL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Salinas to Bakersfield to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Salinas?
For a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield, you will be flying into Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city. Meadows Field is the only Bakersfield airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Salinas per day. 1 airline has flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field from Salinas on a regular basis.
How popular is this Salinas to Bakersfield flight route?
Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Bakersfield Meadows Field.
What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Bakersfield?
The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Bakersfield are Emirates (100%), SkyWest Airlines (81%) and United Airlines (81%).
What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Bakersfield?
The cheapest flight price from Salinas to Bakersfield is $166. On average you can expect to pay $262. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field), can usually be booked for $169.
Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salinas to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Salinas to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas 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 Salinas to Bakersfield?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Bakersfield (average of $371). Flying from Salinas to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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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