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$229+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to California

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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — LAX
May 29 — Jun 51
Fri 5/29
Fri 6/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to California

Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/226:00 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 5/2710:48 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/92:14 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Tue 6/210:48 pm
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 8/96:00 am
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Sat 8/156:20 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/266:00 am
BFL
-
RNO
1 stop3h 27m
United Airlines
Tue 6/26:00 am
RNO
-
BFL
1 stop5h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$268
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/46:00 am
BFL
-
RNO
1 stop3h 27m
United Airlines
Sun 6/76:55 pm
RNO
-
BFL
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/31:53 pm
BFL
-
LAS
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 6/67:15 am
LAS
-
BFL
1 stop4h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 6/231:53 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 6/276:27 pm
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 7/201:53 pm
BFL
-
RNO
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Mon 7/276:55 pm
RNO
-
BFL
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/26$288
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/12:14 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Wed 5/209:15 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/24$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sat 5/92:14 pm
BFL
-
RNO
1 stop3h 33m
United Airlines
Mon 5/116:00 am
RNO
-
BFL
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 9/107:15 am
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 15m
United Airlines
Sun 9/209:11 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/82:14 pm
BFL
-
SFO
Nonstop1h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 5/109:15 am
SFO
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$304

Find flight deals from Bakersfield to California

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$229
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$229
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to California 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 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/7

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

10:48 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$229

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/23

1:53 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 46m

San Diego

Sat 6/27

6:27 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 48m

$288

BakersfieldReno

BFL - RNO

BFLRNO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/9

2:14 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Reno

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

$298

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/22

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 5/28

10:25 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$299

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/13

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 6/17

10:48 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$299

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/24

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 5/31

10:48 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop1h 27m

$299
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 9/10

7:15 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

9:11 am-10:33 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$299

BakersfieldLas Vegas

BFL - LAS

BFLLAS

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/7

6:00 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/8

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

$314

BakersfieldMedford

BFL - MFR

BFLMFR

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 6/4

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Medford

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

$318

BakersfieldLas Vegas

BFL - LAS

BFLLAS

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 6/1

7:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 23m

$324

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to California

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to California (average of $168). Flying from Bakersfield to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 BFL to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bakersfield to California as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bakersfield to California, such as United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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
9,680 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,680 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to California?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Bakersfield to California. It is only a 4.7 mi journey to Meadows Field (BFL) from Bakersfield’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to California?

    For as low as $229, United Airlines can have you in California from Bakersfield in 1h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 238 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bakersfield to California?

    Most travelers choose Bakersfield Meadows Field - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Reno when deciding on the best route from Bakersfield to California.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to California (average of $168). Flying from Bakersfield to California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $208). 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 Bakersfield to California

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bakersfield to California. 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 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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