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$263+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SLC — BFL
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
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 May 4, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/308:08 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Sat 6/61:53 pm
BFL
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SLC
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/306:56 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop4h 01m
American Airlines
Mon 6/84:42 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/228:08 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop5h 07m
United Airlines
Mon 5/256:00 am
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop4h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/29$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Thu 5/217:00 am
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 5/264:42 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop5h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 7/18:08 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop4h 51m
United Airlines
Sat 7/41:53 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop4h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/28:23 am
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop4h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 5/312:17 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/29$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Tue 5/196:00 am
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop5h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 5/231:53 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/4$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Thu 5/76:00 am
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop5h 46m
United Airlines
Sun 5/105:00 am
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$433
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1412:17 pm
SLC
-
BFL
1 stop7h 14m
American Airlines
Mon 5/1812:17 pm
BFL
-
SLC
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/4$434

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 May 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$298
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$263
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

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November

Average price

$320
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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 May 4, 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

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Sat 5/30

6:56 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/8

4:42 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$321

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Fri 5/22

8:08 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 07m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 49m

$322

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/21

7:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 5/26

4:42 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$334

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Wed 6/3

2:33 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/6

1:53 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$378

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Tue 5/19

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 46m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/23

1:53 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$408

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Thu 5/14

12:17 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/18

12:17 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$434
Quickest round-trip

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Wed 7/1

8:08 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 7/4

1:53 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$438

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Wed 5/27

6:27 pm-11:51 am

2 stops18h 24m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/31

1:53 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop4h 18m

$481
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Thu 7/9

7:13 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 30m

$263

Salt Lake CityBakersfield

SLC - BFL

SLCBFL

Salt Lake City

Thu 7/9

8:30 am-12:15 am

2 stops16h 45m

$732

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Deals found on 4/30

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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 May.
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.

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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 May 4, 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
9,680 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
9,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
7.1
Good
11,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

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 4h 01m. 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 $268. American Airlines is currently priced 34% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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