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$204+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Bakersfield (SAN - 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BFL
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 2/266:15 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 2/282:05 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/11$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/257:45 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 2/282:05 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/117:45 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 3/182:05 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 3/1011:57 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop24h 10m
United Airlines
Tue 3/172:05 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop6h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$331
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 4/176:36 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Sun 4/192:01 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop6h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/10$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 2/247:45 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Sat 2/282:05 pm
BFL
-
SAN
2 stops20h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$387
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/257:45 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Sun 3/12:05 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop18h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$406

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$204
(United Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego 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 February 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Bakersfield

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-10:44 am

1 stop4h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/28

2:05 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$238

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Wed 2/25

7:45 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/28

2:05 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$298

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 2/24

7:45 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/28

2:05 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$298

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Wed 3/11

7:45 am-12:07 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/18

2:05 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$329

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 3/10

11:03 am-12:07 pm

2 stops25h 04m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 3/17

2:05 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$357

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Fri 4/17

6:36 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 4/19

2:01 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$383

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Wed 2/25

7:45 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 3/1

2:05 pm-8:40 am

1 stop18h 35m

$406

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 3/12

7:55 am-12:07 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$204

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Wed 3/11

7:45 am-12:07 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$204

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Deals found on 2/11

Compare providers for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego to Bakersfield in February.
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 San Diego-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-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 San Diego-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Bakersfield

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bakersfield (average of $141). Flying from San Diego to Bakersfield in January is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from San Diego to Bakersfield can take about 4h 29m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $238. Airlines will cover a distance of 215 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bakersfield (average of $141). Flying from San Diego to Bakersfield in January is currently the most expensive (average of $582). 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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