How popular is this San Francisco to Bakersfield flight route?

This flight path from San Francisco to Bakersfield Meadows Field was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

According to our current data, United Airlines ($169), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield for 37% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 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 $166. The most popular route (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field), is priced around $169.

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: Emirates (100%), SkyWest Airlines (81%), United Airlines( 81%).

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

Users have found that flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield on a Sunday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

January is one of the best times of the year to fly to Bakersfield from San Francisco. Prices for January average $272 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $169. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a January flight can save you 17% on your journey compared to booking in March

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 10m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights from San Francisco to Meadows Field offered by 1 airline.

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.

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Thu 9/189:30 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/211:58 pmBFL - SFO

Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$169

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Thu 9/189:30 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/211:58 pmBFL - SFO

Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/27

$169

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Fri 8/89:30 pmSFO - BFL

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$705

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Sun 8/246:15 amBFL - SFO

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Wed 8/2010:35 amSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines

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2 stops25h 58mAmerican Airlines

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield (average of $369). Flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Bakersfield

The most flights from SFO to BFL are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

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

8,899 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

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??

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,899 reviews

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??

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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 10m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 4 outbound flights 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 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($169), offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield for 37% 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: Emirates (100%), SkyWest Airlines (81%), United Airlines( 81%).
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 $166. The most popular route (San Francisco - Bakersfield Meadows Field), is priced around $169.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield (average of $369). Flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $476). 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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