$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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BFL
Sep 11 — Sep 181
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 August 12, 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 August 12, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:24 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Fri 9/117:15 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 8/271:24 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Mon 8/312:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 8/226:20 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Sun 8/232:03 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:20 am -
1 stop4h 19m
Sun 8/167:15 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/211:20 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Wed 9/97:15 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 8/2911:17 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Mon 8/312:03 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2212:41 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Wed 8/265:10 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Tue 9/811:19 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Tue 9/155:10 am -
2 stops13h 25m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/211:20 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Sun 9/65:10 am -
2 stops13h 25m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$424
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 August 12, 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 August 12, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 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
Sun 9/272:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 9/511:17 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Fri 9/112:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/412:41 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Sun 9/62:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 8/271:24 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Mon 8/312:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/811:19 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Tue 9/158:14 am -
1 stop4h 04m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/212:33 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Sun 9/67:15 am -
1 stop4h 58m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 8/2911:17 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Mon 8/312:03 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2212:41 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Wed 8/265:10 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$378
Last-minute flights from San Diego to BakersfieldDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield. Data last updated August 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield. Data last updated August 12, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/146:20 am -
1 stop4h 19m
Sun 8/167:15 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Sat 8/226:20 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Sun 8/232:03 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2212:41 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Wed 8/265:10 am -
1 stop7h 31m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 8/271:24 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Mon 8/312:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 8/2911:17 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Mon 8/312:03 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 8/10![United Airlines logo]()
$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 9/211:20 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Wed 9/97:15 am -
1 stop6h 29m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 9/211:20 am -
1 stop6h 34m
Sun 9/65:10 am -
2 stops13h 25m
Deal found 8/8![United Airlines logo]()
$424
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Sat 9/511:17 am -
1 stop6h 37m
Fri 9/112:03 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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.
Tue 9/811:19 am -
1 stop6h 35m
Tue 9/155:10 am -
2 stops13h 25m
Deal found 8/9![United Airlines logo]()
$379
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 August 12, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Bakersfield. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 12, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2112:33 pm -
1 stop8h 10m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/206:30 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$348
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/256:20 am -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 8/11![American Airlines logo]()
$769
Find flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) 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 August 12, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $278 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $228 (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 August 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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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Fri 9/25
6:15 am-11:17 am
1 stop5h 02m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sun 9/27
2:03 pm-5:26 pm
1 stop3h 23m
$278
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Sat 9/5
11:17 am-5:54 pm
1 stop6h 37m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Fri 9/11
2:03 pm-5:26 pm
1 stop3h 23m
$278
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Fri 9/4
12:41 pm-5:54 pm
1 stop5h 13m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sun 9/6
2:03 pm-5:26 pm
1 stop3h 23m
$278
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Thu 8/27
1:24 pm-5:54 pm
1 stop4h 30m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 8/31
2:03 pm-5:26 pm
1 stop3h 23m
$308
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Tue 9/8
11:19 am-5:54 pm
1 stop6h 35m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Tue 9/15
8:14 am-12:18 pm
1 stop4h 04m
$348
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Wed 9/2
12:33 pm-8:43 pm
1 stop8h 10m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sun 9/6
7:15 am-12:13 pm
1 stop4h 58m
$348
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Sat 8/29
11:17 am-5:54 pm
1 stop6h 37m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Mon 8/31
2:03 pm-7:55 pm
1 stop5h 52m
$363
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Sat 8/22
12:41 pm-5:54 pm
1 stop5h 13m
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Wed 8/26
5:10 am-12:41 pm
1 stop7h 31m
$378
Cheapest one-way
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Fri 8/21
12:33 pm-8:43 pm
1 stop8h 10m
$303
San DiegoBakersfield
SAN San Diego - BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
SANBFL
San Diego
Thu 8/20
6:30 am-1:19 pm
1 stop6h 49m
$348
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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 August.
| 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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