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$268+ Cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield (SLC - 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 10/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — BFL
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield
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 July 28, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/252:45 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Tue 9/12:03 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop4h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/112:45 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 8/1512:38 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/86:05 am
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1211:30 am
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop4h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/24$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/78:08 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 8/95:00 am
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 12/57:00 am
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 12/82:05 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop7h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$388
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:12 am
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop5h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 8/116:15 am
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop4h 14m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sun 7/268:08 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 8/21:41 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$413
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/316:50 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop4h 09m
American Airlines
Mon 8/34:46 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop5h 17m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$428
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 11/117:16 am
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Sun 11/154:22 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/73:31 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop3h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 8/94:27 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$474

Find flight deals from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Bakersfield (BFL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$268
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$408
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Salt Lake City 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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Tue 8/25

2:45 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/1

2:03 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$308

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Tue 8/11

2:45 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/15

12:38 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$338

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Sat 8/8

6:05 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 46m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/12

11:30 am-5:07 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$359

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Fri 8/7

8:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 8/9

5:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$368

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Sat 12/5

7:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 12/8

2:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$388
Quickest round-trip

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Fri 8/7

3:31 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop3h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/11

6:15 am-11:29 am

1 stop4h 14m

$444
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Mon 10/12

12:19 pm-3:37 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$268

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Sun 11/8

8:57 am-3:32 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$308

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Sun 10/11

7:09 am-3:25 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$452

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Sun 8/16

8:15 am-10:39 am

2 stops27h 24m

$473

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Deals found on 7/24

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Compare providers for flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Salt Lake City-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Salt Lake City-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Salt Lake City-Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Salt Lake City-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bakersfield from Salt Lake City with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield (average of $308). Flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield in April is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Salt Lake City to Bakersfield flights typically cost between $330 and $526 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $308 on United Airlines (Aug 25-Sep 1).

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 July 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Salt Lake City 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
10,046 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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
10,046 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

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

  • 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 58m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield is about 533 mi.

  • 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 $268. American Airlines is currently priced 32% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield (average of $308). Flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield in April is currently the most expensive (average of $423). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Salt Lake City 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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