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$278+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Bakersfield (SAT - BFL)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAT — BFL
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) 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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$268
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/318:57 amSAT - BFL
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/76:15 amBFL - SAT
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Tue 4/76:12 amSAT - BFL
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/285:05 amBFL - SAT
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Thu 1/224:43 pmSAT - BFL
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/212:05 pmBFL - SAT
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/8$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/228:57 amSAT - BFL
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/2112:40 pmBFL - SAT
2 stops8h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/34:40 pmSAT - BFL
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1012:33 pmBFL - SAT
2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 4/295:30 amSAT - BFL
2 stops8h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/25:30 amBFL - SAT
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/6$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:36 amSAT - BFL
2 stops10h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/286:00 amBFL - SAT
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/8$404

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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San Antonio

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San AntonioBakersfield

SAT - BFL

SATBFL

San Antonio

Tue 2/3

8:57 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 2/10

12:33 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$278

San AntonioBakersfield

SAT - BFL

SATBFL

San Antonio

Sat 1/31

8:57 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/7

12:33 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$284

San AntonioBakersfield

SAT - BFL

SATBFL

San Antonio

Tue 4/7

6:12 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/28

5:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$299

San AntonioBakersfield

SAT - BFL

SATBFL

San Antonio

Thu 1/22

4:43 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/21

2:05 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$303

San AntonioBakersfield

SAT - BFL

SATBFL

San Antonio

Thu 1/22

8:57 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/21

12:40 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops8h 14m

$309

San AntonioBakersfield

SAT - BFL

SATBFL

San Antonio

Wed 4/29

5:30 am-12:12 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/2

5:30 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$364

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Deals found on 1/7

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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 San Antonio to Bakersfield in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 San Antonio-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Antonio-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 San Antonio to Bakersfield

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Bakersfield (average of $139). Flying from San Antonio to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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.

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 January 8, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from San Antonio to Bakersfield. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,095 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,139 reviews

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Bakersfield?

    For as low as $278, American Airlines can have you in Bakersfield from San Antonio in 4h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1264 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Bakersfield round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Antonio to Bakersfield round-trip from $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Bakersfield for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Bakersfield?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio 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 San Antonio to Bakersfield?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Bakersfield (average of $139). Flying from San Antonio to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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 San Antonio to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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