What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago round-trip?

Currently priced at $240, American Airlines will fly you from Bakersfield to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Bakersfield to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Chicago?

Flights from Bakersfield to Chicago are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago?

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from Bakersfield. Prices for October average $415 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $233. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May. Opting for a October flight can save you 40% on your journey compared to booking in May

What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?

Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bakersfield to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Meadows Field to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Bakersfield Meadows Field to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Bakersfield to Chicago flights typically cost between $303 and $458 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $240 on American Airlines (Sep 13-Sep 20).

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sam. 9/136:00 amBFL - ORD

1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

sam. 9/207:34 amORD - BFL

1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/2

$240

mar. 8/1912:55 pmBFL - ORD

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

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1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/4

$418

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sam. 9/136:00 amBFL - ORD

1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

sam. 9/207:34 amORD - BFL

1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/2

$240

mar. 8/1912:55 pmBFL - ORD

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

sam. 8/237:00 amORD - BFL

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/4

$418

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1 stop8h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/3

$368

mar. 8/1912:55 pmBFL - ORD

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

sam. 8/237:00 amORD - BFL

1 stop6h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/4

$418

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$240

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1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 8/2

$120

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2 stops14h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/2

$508

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BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

sam. 9/13

6:00 am-5:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 9/20

7:34 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$240

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

mar. 8/19

12:55 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sam. 8/23

7:00 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 56m

$418

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

sam. 11/15

9:50 am-9:08 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$120

BakersfieldChicago

BFL - ORD

BFLORD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

jeu. 8/14

6:15 am-11:06 pm

2 stops14h 51m

$508

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bakersfield to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 CHI?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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United Airlines

7.4

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8,912 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,912 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,912 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,912 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?
Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL), located 4.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Bakersfield to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Meadows Field to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Bakersfield Meadows Field to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bakersfield to Chicago round-trip?
Currently priced at $240, American Airlines will fly you from Bakersfield to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 42% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Bakersfield to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bakersfield to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bakersfield to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bakersfield to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Chicago 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 Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bakersfield to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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United Airlines	Cheapest$218	Average$458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$240	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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