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$120+ Cheap flights from Tampa to Bakersfield (TPA - 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TPA — BFL
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$240
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$120
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$269
From Tampa to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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Cheapest flights from Tampa to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Tampa to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 8/305:09 pmTPA - BFL
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amBFL - TPA
1 stop8h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/257:00 amTPA - BFL
1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/296:15 amBFL - TPA
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$443

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Tampa to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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TampaBakersfield

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Sat 8/30

5:09 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$240

TampaBakersfield

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/29

6:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$443

TampaBakersfield

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Wed 11/19

1:54 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$120

TampaBakersfield

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Wed 11/19

9:00 am-10:09 pm

3 stops16h 09m

$181

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Tampa to Bakersfield

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Tampa to Bakersfield

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Tampa 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 TPA to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Tampa 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 June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Tampa to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 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 June 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

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
8,790 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($240), and United Airlines ($443) offers the cheapest pricing from Tampa to Bakersfield. Users have found that American Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Bakersfield (average of $368). Flying from Tampa 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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Top airline flying from Tampa to Bakersfield

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Tampa 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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