$278+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Bakersfield (SAN - 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 10/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BFL
Oct 2 — Oct 91
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to BakersfieldExplore 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 September 2, 2026.
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 September 2, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:15 am -
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Fri 10/24:20 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:15 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 9/162:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/249:38 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Sun 11/292:18 pm -
1 stop2h 59m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Thu 11/124:01 pm -
1 stop6h 48m
Mon 11/164:22 pm -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/151:24 pm -
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Sat 9/195:10 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Sat 11/76:26 pm -
1 stop3h 47m
Wed 11/115:00 am -
2 stops13h 37m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:15 am -
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Mon 10/267:00 am -
2 stops10h 17m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$442
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:41 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Tue 10/134:20 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Thu 9/312:33 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Sat 9/512:38 pm -
2 stops11h 51m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$459
Best flights from San Diego to BakersfieldDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:15 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Mon 10/266:05 am -
1 stop5h 26m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 10/306:20 am -
1 stop5h 16m
Sun 11/17:00 am -
1 stop6h 47m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:15 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 9/162:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/249:38 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Sun 11/292:18 pm -
1 stop2h 59m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 11/124:01 pm -
1 stop6h 48m
Mon 11/164:22 pm -
1 stop4h 15m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/171:24 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Mon 9/217:15 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Sat 11/76:26 pm -
1 stop3h 47m
Wed 11/115:00 am -
2 stops13h 37m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:41 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Tue 10/134:20 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$456
Last-minute flights from San Diego to BakersfieldDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield. Data last updated September 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield. Data last updated September 2, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/30. 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.
Thu 9/36:20 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Sat 9/57:15 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 8/30![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:15 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Wed 9/162:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/31. 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 9/151:24 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Sat 9/195:10 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Deal found 8/31![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1611:19 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Sun 9/207:15 am -
2 stops10h 13m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$504
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:15 am -
1 stop5h 02m
Fri 10/24:20 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 8/28![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/117:41 pm -
1 stop4h 18m
Tue 10/134:20 pm -
1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/226:15 am -
1 stop5h 06m
Mon 10/267:00 am -
2 stops10h 17m
Deal found 9/1![United Airlines logo]()
$442
One-way flights from San Diego to BakersfieldSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Bakersfield. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Bakersfield. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 2, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/29. 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.
Tue 9/1512:41 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Deal found 8/29![United Airlines logo]()
$303
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Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $278 (United Airlines) |
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Route
Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Thu 10/22
6:15 am-11:21 am
1 stop5h 06m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 10/26
6:05 am-11:31 am
1 stop5h 26m
$278
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Fri 10/30
6:20 am-11:36 am
1 stop5h 16m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sun 11/1
7:00 am-1:47 pm
1 stop6h 47m
$278
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Sat 9/12
6:15 am-11:40 am
1 stop5h 25m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Wed 9/16
2:03 pm-5:26 pm
1 stop3h 23m
$308
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Tue 11/24
9:38 am-3:32 pm
1 stop5h 54m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sun 11/29
2:18 pm-5:17 pm
1 stop2h 59m
$338
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Thu 11/12
4:01 pm-10:49 pm
1 stop6h 48m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 11/16
4:22 pm-8:37 pm
1 stop4h 15m
$348
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Thu 9/17
1:24 pm-5:54 pm
1 stop4h 30m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 9/21
7:15 am-1:44 pm
1 stop6h 29m
$378
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Sat 11/7
6:26 pm-10:13 pm
1 stop3h 47m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Wed 11/11
5:00 am-6:37 pm
2 stops13h 37m
$379
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Sun 10/11
7:41 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop4h 18m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Tue 10/13
4:20 pm-10:57 pm
1 stop6h 37m
$456
Cheapest one-way
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Wed 9/16
12:37 pm-8:43 pm
1 stop8h 06m
$303
Quickest one-way
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Tue 9/15
12:41 pm-5:54 pm
1 stop5h 13m
$303
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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 Diego to Bakersfield in September.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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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