How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield?

United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield in just under 21h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Santa Ana, California and Bakersfield is about 139 mi.

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 time of day to fly from SNA to BFL?

When flying from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

Tue 11/114:15 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/152:10 pmBFL - SNA

1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$530

Thu 11/132:35 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/172:10 pmBFL - SNA

1 stop18h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$560

Fri 10/319:45 amSNA - BFL

1 stop12h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/16:15 amBFL - SNA

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$905

Fri 10/316:45 amSNA - BFL

1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/314:34 pmBFL - SNA

1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$1,398

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Tue 11/114:15 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/152:10 pmBFL - SNA

1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$530

Thu 11/132:35 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/172:10 pmBFL - SNA

1 stop18h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$560

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Fri 10/319:45 amSNA - BFL

1 stop12h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/16:15 amBFL - SNA

1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$905

Fri 10/316:45 amSNA - BFL

1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines

Fri 10/314:34 pmBFL - SNA

1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 10/29

$1,398

Tue 11/114:15 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/152:10 pmBFL - SNA

1 stop23h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/26

$530

Thu 11/132:35 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/172:10 pmBFL - SNA

1 stop18h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$560

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Sat 11/152:35 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop20h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$318

Sat 11/227:34 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop15h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/28

$361

Mon 11/174:05 pmSNA - BFL

1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/27

$392

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Round-trip from	$530 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$318 (United Airlines)
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Cheapest in	January
Average price	$333

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Tue 11/11

4:15 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 00m

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Sat 11/15

2:10 pm-1:54 pm

1 stop23h 44m

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SNA - BFL

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Thu 11/13

2:35 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 54m

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Mon 11/17

2:10 pm-8:54 am

1 stop18h 44m

$560

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SNA - BFL

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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 11/15

2:35 pm-10:53 am

1 stop20h 18m

$318

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7:34 pm-10:53 am

1 stop15h 19m

$361

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Mon 11/17

4:05 pm-10:29 pm

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$392

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 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.

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Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield (average of $177). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield in March is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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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How long is the flight from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield?
United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield in just under 21h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Santa Ana, California and Bakersfield is about 139 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Bakersfield?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Bakersfield.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Bakersfield?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield (average of $177). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Bakersfield in March is currently the most expensive (average of $246). 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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