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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield round-trip?

According to our current data, United Airlines ($169), and American Airlines ($517) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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. Tuesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 $261, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. 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 (93%), United Airlines( 93%).

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?

July is one of the best times of the year to fly to Bakersfield from San Francisco. Prices for July average $276 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $152. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a July flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in June

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Francisco-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 14m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$169 (United Airlines)
Popular in	June
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Average price	$259
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Good one-way deal	$213 or less

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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 April 30, 2025.

Thu 6/129:15 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/196:15 amBFL - SFO

Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$169

Thu 6/126:00 amSFO - BFL

1 stop16h 06mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/156:17 amBFL - SFO

2 stops12h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$557

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Thu 5/229:15 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/246:15 amBFL - SFO

Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$169

Thu 6/129:15 amSFO - BFL

1 stop12h 51mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/1912:50 pmBFL - SFO

1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$517

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Tue 5/67:00 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/95:00 amBFL - SFO

1 stop26h 10mUnited Airlines

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$447

Tue 5/610:10 amSFO - BFL

2 stops11h 56mAmerican Airlines

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Thu 5/229:15 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/252:08 pmBFL - SFO

Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines

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$229

Thu 5/226:00 amSFO - BFL

1 stop9h 29mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/2612:40 pmBFL - SFO

2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$735

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Sun 5/259:15 pmSFO - BFL

Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$199

Sun 7/136:00 amSFO - BFL

1 stop12h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$272

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 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 Francisco-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $368). Flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $497). 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 in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Bakersfield

The most flights from SFO to BFL are scheduled on a Tuesday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Bakersfield by month

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.

Temperature in Bakersfield by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 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

8,696 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 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

8,696 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??

Related info for your journey

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 14m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 3 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield round-trip?
According to our current data, United Airlines ($169), and American Airlines ($517) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Bakersfield. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
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 (93%), United Airlines( 93%).
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 $261, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $119. 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 $368). Flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $497). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$164	Average$255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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?

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Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Bakersfield

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Temperature in Bakersfield by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from San Francisco to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

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

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