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).

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jue. 10/28:45 amSJC - BFL

1 stop12h 13mUnited Airlines

sáb. 10/41:06 pmBFL - SJC

1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

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mié. 9/36:00 amSJC - BFL

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1 stop12h 01mAmerican Airlines

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jue. 10/28:45 amSJC - BFL

1 stop12h 13mUnited Airlines

sáb. 10/41:06 pmBFL - SJC

1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$525

mié. 9/36:00 amSJC - BFL

1 stop12h 03mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop12h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$581

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1 stop14h 09mAmerican Airlines

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jue. 8/77:11 pmSJC - BFL

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United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 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

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8,900 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 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

8,900 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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Can I find deals for flights from San Jose to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on San Jose to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from San Jose to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Jose to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from San Jose to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Jose 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 Jose to Bakersfield?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Jose to Bakersfield (average of $371). Flying from San Jose to Bakersfield in December is currently the most expensive (average of $478). 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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