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$233+ Cheap flights from Seattle to Bakersfield (SEA - BFL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEA — BFL
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Seattle to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/315:00 amSEA - BFL
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:00 amBFL - SEA
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/35:11 pmSEA - BFL
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/102:10 pmBFL - SEA
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/165:11 pmSEA - BFL
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/202:06 pmBFL - SEA
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/43:25 pmSEA - BFL
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/77:28 amBFL - SEA
1 stop4h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$358
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/177:00 amSEA - BFL
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/202:06 pmBFL - SEA
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$362
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Fri 12/55:00 amSEA - BFL
1 stop8h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/1112:51 pmBFL - SEA
1 stop8h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$413
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/187:05 amSEA - BFL
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/202:06 pmBFL - SEA
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$434
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/255:54 pmSEA - BFL
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amBFL - SEA
1 stop18h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$472
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/245:54 pmSEA - BFL
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amBFL - SEA
1 stop12h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$524
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/183:00 pmSEA - BFL
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/2212:49 pmBFL - SEA
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$548

Find flight deals from Seattle to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) 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 December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$233
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$473
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Seattle 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 December 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Bakersfield

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SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 2/5

11:25 am-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 2/9

12:33 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$283

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/8

10:00 am-4:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/10

12:33 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop8h 02m

$283

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/28

7:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/4

2:05 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$308

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/21

7:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 2/25

12:56 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$308

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 2/21

11:36 am-6:19 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 2/25

6:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$308

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

5:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/4

6:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$321

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 12/16

5:11 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 12/20

2:06 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$352

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/17

7:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 12/20

2:06 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$362

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/8

8:40 am-12:06 pm

2 stops27h 26m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/10

2:06 pm-6:28 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$377

SeattleBakersfield

SEA - BFL

SEABFL

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 12/31

7:05 am-12:01 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$233

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Deals found on 12/1

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Compare providers for flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Bakersfield in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 Seattle-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-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 Seattle-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 Seattle to Bakersfield

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Bakersfield from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Bakersfield

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Bakersfield (average of $103). Flying from Seattle to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 SEA to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 December 3, 2025.

When flying from Seattle to Bakersfield, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight at noon.

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 December 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Seattle to Bakersfield by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,046 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,065 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Seattle to Bakersfield?

    There are many flights that can get you from Seattle to Bakersfield in 4h 59m. Fly via American Airlines or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Seattle and Bakersfield are separated by a distance of 846 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Bakersfield round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Seattle to Bakersfield is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $238 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $238. United Airlines is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Bakersfield?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle 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 Seattle to Bakersfield?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Bakersfield (average of $103). Flying from Seattle to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 2 airlines flying from Seattle to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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