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$218+ 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — BFL
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Bakersfield

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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 December 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 12/255:40 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/262:06 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/306:15 amSAN - BFL
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/12:06 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$444

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$218
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Bakersfield that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Bakersfield

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 1/29

7:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/31

2:06 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$228

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Sat 1/10

7:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/14

2:06 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$255

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 2/3

6:15 am-12:06 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/7

2:06 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$288

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 1/30

12:50 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$288

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 1/29

2:06 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$289

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Sat 1/24

11:08 am-12:06 pm

2 stops24h 58m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/31

5:10 am-12:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$357

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Fri 2/13

11:57 am-10:42 am

1 stop22h 45m

$218

San DiegoBakersfield

SAN - BFL

SANBFL

San Diego

Tue 1/6

7:45 am-12:06 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$313

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Deals found on 12/26

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Diego-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 Diego to Bakersfield

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Cheapflights Insights

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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 December 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from San Diego to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,113 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

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 21m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $228. Airlines will cover a distance of 215 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Bakersfield, with prices starting at $208.

  • 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 airline flying from San Diego to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Diego 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$208Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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