How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

There are many flights that can get you from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield in 6h 07m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield is about 533 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $238 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $298. American Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salt Lake City to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings 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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 43% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

The best pricing can be found in the month of January. Prices to Bakersfield from Salt Lake City average $427. You can even find prices in January for less than $427, as users have found deals to Bakersfield from as low as $239. The month of April appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Bakersfield from Salt Lake City. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 95%.

Can I find deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Tue 10/218:41 amSLC - BFL

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/284:34 pmBFL - SLC

1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$238

Thu 9/257:18 amSLC - BFL

1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/291:55 pmBFL - SLC

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$248

Wed 10/2212:25 pmSLC - BFL

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Deal found 9/10

$268

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Deal found 9/10

$328

Mon 10/2012:25 pmSLC - BFL

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1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$330

Wed 10/225:24 amSLC - BFL

2 stops18h 17mUnited Airlines

Sun 11/25:15 amBFL - SLC

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$369

Tue 10/212:40 pmSLC - BFL

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1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$399

Thu 10/234:44 pmSLC - BFL

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Mon 11/32:10 pmBFL - SLC

2 stops24h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$405

Thu 10/237:21 amSLC - BFL

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Thu 10/302:10 pmBFL - SLC

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Deal found 9/10

$435

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Mon 10/272:10 pmBFL - SLC

1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$446

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Thu 10/2312:25 pmSLC - BFL

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Thu 10/301:04 pmBFL - SLC

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Thu 9/257:18 amSLC - BFL

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Deal found 9/10

$330

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2 stops18h 17mUnited Airlines

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1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$369

Mon 10/2012:25 pmSLC - BFL

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/276:10 amBFL - SLC

1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$330

Tue 10/212:40 pmSLC - BFL

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$405

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$435

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Thu 9/112:40 pmSLC - BFL

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/1312:55 pmBFL - SLC

1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines

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$328

Thu 9/257:18 amSLC - BFL

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Mon 9/291:55 pmBFL - SLC

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Deal found 9/10

$248

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Mon 10/276:10 amBFL - SLC

1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$330

Mon 10/206:07 pmSLC - BFL

2 stops19h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/272:10 pmBFL - SLC

1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$446

Tue 10/218:41 amSLC - BFL

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/284:34 pmBFL - SLC

1 stop4h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$238

Tue 10/212:40 pmSLC - BFL

2 stops22h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/286:15 amBFL - SLC

1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$399

Wed 10/2212:25 pmSLC - BFL

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sun 11/25:17 amBFL - SLC

1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

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Wed 10/225:24 amSLC - BFL

2 stops18h 17mUnited Airlines

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1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$369

Thu 10/234:44 pmSLC - BFL

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Mon 11/32:10 pmBFL - SLC

2 stops24h 58mUnited Airlines

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$405

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$435

One-way flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield
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Sun 9/147:15 amSLC - BFL

1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$397

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12:25 pm-6:15 pm

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6:10 am-11:42 am

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$330

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

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5:24 am-10:41 pm

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Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 11/2

5:15 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 41m

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SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

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Tue 10/21

2:40 pm-12:25 pm

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6:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 41m

$399

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Thu 10/23

4:44 pm-10:41 pm

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Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 11/3

2:10 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops24h 58m

$405

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Thu 10/23

7:21 am-10:41 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 10/30

6:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 41m

$435

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Sun 9/14

7:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 41m

$397

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 SLC to BFL?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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How long is the flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
There are many flights that can get you from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield in 6h 07m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield is about 533 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $238 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $298. American Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Salt Lake City to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield (average of $372). Flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $486). 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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$298	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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