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$378+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Bakersfield (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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — BFL
May 21 — May 281
Thu 5/21
Thu 5/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 21, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 5/81:45 pm
DCA
-
BFL
1 stop10h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 5/117:02 pm
BFL
-
DCA
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Sun 5/316:30 am
IAD
-
BFL
1 stop8h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 8/81:53 pm
BFL
-
IAD
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/84:11 pm
BWI
-
BFL
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 5/107:02 pm
BFL
-
BWI
2 stops10h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 7/36:33 am
IAD
-
BFL
2 stops12h 03m
American Airlines
Tue 7/76:00 am
BFL
-
IAD
2 stops10h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/24:11 pm
BWI
-
BFL
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Wed 5/66:00 am
BFL
-
BWI
1 stop9h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$438
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/99:19 am
IAD
-
BFL
2 stops12h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 5/237:00 am
BFL
-
IAD
2 stops14h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$457
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/23:46 pm
DCA
-
BFL
1 stop8h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 5/67:02 pm
BFL
-
DCA
2 stops11h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/17$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/62:37 pm
IAD
-
BFL
1 stop9h 47m
United Airlines
Sun 5/102:14 pm
BFL
-
IAD
1 stop8h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/21$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/294:11 pm
BWI
-
BFL
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 5/27:02 pm
BFL
-
BWI
2 stops10h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/16$474
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 4/297:00 am
IAD
-
BFL
2 stops14h 31m
American Airlines
Sat 5/26:00 am
BFL
-
IAD
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/18$482
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 9/14:23 pm
BWI
-
BFL
1 stop7h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 9/55:00 am
BFL
-
BWI
1 stop7h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/20$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/1011:59 am
IAD
-
BFL
1 stop9h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 6/136:00 am
BFL
-
IAD
2 stops10h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/21$495

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

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 April 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$378
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$378
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$581
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 34% potential increase in price ($269 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/8

1:45 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop10h 48m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/11

7:02 pm-7:05 am

1 stop9h 03m

$378
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/31

6:30 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/8

1:53 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 02m

$394

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/2

9:44 am-9:33 pm

2 stops14h 49m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/6

9:46 am-11:09 pm

2 stops10h 23m

$449

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

2:37 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/10

2:14 pm-1:24 am

1 stop8h 10m

$473

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

DCA - BFL

DCABFL

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/10

7:36 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 19m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$508

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/20

8:09 pm-8:56 am

2 stops15h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-7:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$516

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

2:37 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop9h 47m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/23

1:53 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 02m

$517

BaltimoreBakersfield

BWI - BFL

BWIBFL

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/8

9:51 am-9:33 pm

2 stops14h 42m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/10

7:02 pm-9:00 am

2 stops10h 58m

$520

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/10

11:59 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 43m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-6:34 pm

2 stops9h 34m

$520

Washington, D.C.Bakersfield

IAD - BFL

IADBFL

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/3

6:30 am-11:51 am

1 stop8h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/7

1:53 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 02m

$548

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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 Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Bakersfield flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield

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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 $245). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield in March is currently the most expensive (average of $794). 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.

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 April 21, 2026.
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,613 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,613 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,613 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,645 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,613 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

IAD - TYS

It was a short flight on a small express plane, so no time for amenities. Quickly on, quickly off. No complaints.

Related info for your journey

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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 American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield in about 8h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 27m. 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 $309, 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 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield consider Baltimore/Washington - Bakersfield Meadows Field, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Bakersfield Meadows Field or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Bakersfield Meadows Field as they are the most popular.

  • 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 $245). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Bakersfield in March is currently the most expensive (average of $794). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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