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 $268. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield for 32% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Bakersfield ranges from 0.0 - 1.2 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 1.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Bakersfield when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bakersfield, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

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

Flying to your destination on a Monday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Bakersfield. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Bakersfield from San Diego. Users have commonly found prices around $396 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $212. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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

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

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

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Round-trip from	$268 (United Airlines)
Popular in	June
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Average price	$550

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Sat 9/274:07 pmSAN - BFL

1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/11:55 pmBFL - SAN

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

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$268

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1 stop6h 34mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/11:55 pmBFL - SAN

1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines

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$268

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Sat 7/124:00 pmSAN - BFL

1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 7/136:15 amBFL - SAN

1 stop3h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$272

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Fri 7/187:30 pmSAN - BFL

1 stop16h 29mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from San Diego to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to BFL?

It’s optimal to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American 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

8,861 reviews

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

8,861 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

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

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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 $268. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield for 32% less than the average price by searching for this airline.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from San Diego to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $475). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$235	Average$298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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