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$209+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield (SFO - BFL)

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SFO — BFL
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/1810:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 4/192:01 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 8/110:48 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 8/56:00 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/2510:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 4/62:01 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/2110:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 3/242:05 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 4/210:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 4/62:01 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 3/1910:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 3/242:05 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 11/2410:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 12/62:05 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 3/2410:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Sat 3/282:05 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/2510:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Sun 3/292:01 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Wed 4/810:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 4/152:01 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 3/2610:45 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 3/302:01 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$364

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$209
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$258

Good round-trip deal

$262 or less
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

10:48 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/5

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$249

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

10:45 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 4/6

2:01 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$257

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

10:45 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/15

2:01 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$269

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

10:45 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 4/6

2:01 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$281

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Tue 3/24

10:45 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/28

2:05 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$389
Cheapest one-way

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

9:15 am-10:46 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$209

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

10:45 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$219

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:45 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$239

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

10:45 am-12:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$249
Quickest one-way

San FranciscoBakersfield

SFO - BFL

SFOBFL

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

10:45 am-12:07 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$294

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

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield (average of $48). Flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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 SFO to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Bakersfield. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 13, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield as you normally would.

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 March 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Bakersfield. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    To fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Meadows Field (BFL). Nonstop flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field from San Francisco take 1h 22m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there is 1 outbound flight from San Francisco to Meadows Field offered by 1 airline.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Bakersfield flight route?

    This flight path from San Francisco to Bakersfield Meadows Field was viewed by 4 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Bakersfield in 1h 27m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between San Francisco and Bakersfield is about 238 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($154), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield for 42% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    Before booking your flight to Bakersfield from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (32%), United Airlines (32%), Air New Zealand( 32%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield? While on average our users pay $262, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $241. The most popular route (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field), is priced around $209.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield (average of $48). Flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield in February is currently the most expensive (average of $117). 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 Francisco to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$154Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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