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$178+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Denver (BFL - DEN)

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 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DEN
May 10 — May 171
Sun 5/10
Sun 5/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Bakersfield Meadows Field to Denver Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Thursday

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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Denver
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Denver. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/245:00 am
BFL
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 28m
United Airlines
Sat 5/307:15 pm
DEN
-
BFL
Nonstop2h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Sat 5/231:53 pm
BFL
-
DEN
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 5/3011:25 am
DEN
-
BFL
Nonstop2h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/10$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 8/1312:50 pm
BFL
-
DEN
1 stop4h 28m
American Airlines
Sat 8/157:10 am
DEN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/305:00 am
BFL
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 28m
United Airlines
Mon 6/15:20 am
DEN
-
BFL
1 stop7h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/22:14 pm
BFL
-
DEN
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 5/97:35 pm
DEN
-
BFL
Nonstop2h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/8$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 6/185:00 am
BFL
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 6/237:15 pm
DEN
-
BFL
Nonstop2h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 5/812:30 pm
BFL
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 37m
United Airlines
Mon 5/115:20 am
DEN
-
BFL
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/6$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 5/15:00 am
BFL
-
DEN
Nonstop2h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 5/35:20 am
DEN
-
BFL
1 stop6h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/5$334

Find flight deals from Bakersfield to Denver

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Denver (DEN). 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 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$259
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$362 or less

Good one-way deal

$377 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Denver 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 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Denver that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 8/13

5:00 am-8:27 am

Nonstop2h 27m

Denver Intl

Sat 8/15

7:20 pm-8:57 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$259

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/3

5:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Denver Intl

Mon 6/8

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 51m

$269

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/23

1:53 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Denver Intl

Sat 5/30

11:25 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$269

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/1

5:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Denver Intl

Wed 7/8

5:54 pm-12:15 am

1 stop7h 21m

$282

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/24

5:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Denver Intl

Sat 5/30

5:20 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 31m

$288

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/10

5:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Denver Intl

Sun 7/12

5:15 am-11:51 am

1 stop7h 36m

$288

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/8

2:14 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Denver Intl

Mon 5/11

5:20 am-10:46 am

1 stop6h 26m

$298

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 6/18

5:00 am-8:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Denver Intl

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 51m

$325
Cheapest one-way

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/16

12:17 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$178

BakersfieldDenver

BFL - DEN

BFLDEN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/23

12:17 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$218

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Compare providers for flights from Bakersfield to Denver

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 Bakersfield to Denver in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Bakersfield-Denver flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Denver flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Denver flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Denver 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 Bakersfield-Denver 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 Bakersfield to Denver

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bakersfield to Denver?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Bakersfield to Denver. Price data was last updated on April 9, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Bakersfield to Denver, you should look to book at least 23 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Denver (average of $58). Flying from Bakersfield to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 DEN?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to Denver. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 10, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Denver?

Reviews of airlines servicing Denver

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Denver. 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 Denver. Reviews last updated April 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Denver by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,564 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Bakersfield to Denver?

    Denver Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Denver from Bakersfield Meadows Field. Booking flights from Meadows Field (BFL) to Denver Intl (DEN) should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily flights to Denver from 2 different airlines. 2h 27m is how long a flight from Bakersfield to Denver Intl will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Bakersfield to Denver flight route?

    Flights from Bakersfield Meadows Field to Denver Intl have been viewed 48 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Denver?

    A quick flight from Bakersfield to Denver can take about 2h 28m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $259. The distance between Bakersfield and Denver is about 842 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    American Airlines, at $198, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to Denver. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Bakersfield to Denver for 42% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Bakersfield to Denver?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Bakersfield to Denver consider choosing Copa Airlines (93%), SkyWest Airlines (59%) or United Airlines (59%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Denver?

    The cheapest flight price from Bakersfield to Denver is $248. On average you can expect to pay $480. The most popular route, (Bakersfield Meadows Field - Denver Intl), can usually be booked for $279.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Denver (average of $58). Flying from Bakersfield to Denver in March is currently the most expensive (average of $176). 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 Bakersfield to Denver

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Denver. 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 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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