Bakersfield

$308+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bakersfield (BFL)

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WAS — BFL
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/296:00 amBWI - BFL
2 stops12h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/109:50 amBFL - BWI
2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Mon 12/296:35 amIAD - BFL
2 stops12h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/106:15 amBFL - IAD
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$509
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/198:30 amDCA - BFL
2 stops10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:49 pmBFL - DCA
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$635
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/294:05 pmBWI - BFL
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/1012:50 pmBFL - BWI
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$659
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/316:20 amIAD - BFL
1 stop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/15:10 amBFL - IAD
2 stops13h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$692
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/196:30 amBWI - BFL
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3012:45 pmBFL - BWI
2 stops18h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$723
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/242:24 pmIAD - BFL
1 stop9h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3012:45 pmBFL - IAD
2 stops29h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$764
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/241:57 pmIAD - BFL
2 stops28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:49 pmBFL - IAD
2 stops18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$768
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Fri 12/196:30 amIAD - BFL
1 stop8h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3012:45 pmBFL - IAD
2 stops24h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$779
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/244:00 pmIAD - BFL
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/286:00 amBFL - IAD
1 stop10h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$783
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/244:05 pmBWI - BFL
1 stop8h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/282:06 pmBFL - BWI
2 stops13h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$784
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/195:54 pmBWI - BFL
2 stops9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 amBFL - BWI
2 stops10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$792

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$308
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$869
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Bakersfield Meadows Field flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bakersfield Meadows Field
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 23% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

6:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/11

2:06 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 53m

$308

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/1

4:00 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/5

2:06 pm-1:07 am

1 stop8h 01m

$338

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/24

4:11 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/28

5:10 am-2:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$340

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

2:24 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/21

5:10 am-3:12 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$340

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/1

2:59 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/5

6:49 pm-7:00 am

1 stop9h 11m

$378

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/1

6:30 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/5

6:00 am-11:16 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$398

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

4:10 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/13

5:10 am-3:04 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$418

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/29

6:00 am-3:35 pm

2 stops12h 35m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/10

9:50 am-11:52 pm

2 stops11h 02m

$463

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/29

6:35 am-3:35 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 1/10

6:15 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$509

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

6:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 1/1

5:10 am-9:25 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$692

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.-Bakersfield flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Bakersfield flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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 Washington, D.C.-Bakersfield flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield (average of $86). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield in March is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 WAS to BFL?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 18, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

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 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Washington, D.C.?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. You should not have trouble finding flights to Meadows Field from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Bakersfield airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 4.7 mi journey from Meadows Field (BFL) to Bakersfield’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

    Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield in about 8h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 41m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Bakersfield is about 2282 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $238, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 48% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield (average of $86). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield in March is currently the most expensive (average of $298). 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 Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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