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$164+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BFL
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Wed 7/8
Wed 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Salinas to Bakersfield
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 June 8, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/110:35 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 7/156:00 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/1910:25 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Fri 6/261:53 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 6/2510:35 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 6/281:53 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 6/2710:35 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 6/291:53 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/3$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 8/154:30 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 8/197:15 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/7$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 6/2410:35 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Mon 6/296:00 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 6/1910:35 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Tue 6/231:53 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 6/510:35 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Fri 6/126:00 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/5$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 6/610:35 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 6/76:00 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/6$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/110:35 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 24m
United Airlines
Wed 7/81:41 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/4$409

Find flight deals from Salinas to Bakersfield

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Round-trip from

$239
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One-way from

$164
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas 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 June 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

10:35 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/15

1:41 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$239
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

10:35 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$239

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 6/27

10:35 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/29

1:53 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$299

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

4:30 pm-5:54 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/19

7:15 am-8:31 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$309

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 7/4

10:25 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/11

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$309

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

10:25 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/24

1:53 pm-3:09 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$339

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

10:35 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$419
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

9:11 am-10:39 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$164
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Fri 6/26

10:35 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$229

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

10:35 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$229

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Bakersfield. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 8, 2026.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Bakersfield. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 8, 2026.

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).

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

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 June 8, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United 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
9,781 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,781 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas 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 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, 4 users have taken a look at flights from Salinas to Bakersfield Meadows Field.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Bakersfield?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Salinas to Bakersfield in about 1h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Salinas and Bakersfield is about 238 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Bakersfield?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to Bakersfield are SkyWest Airlines (75%), United Airlines (75%) and Air New Zealand (75%).

  • 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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Top airline flying from Salinas to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Salinas 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 June 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$142Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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