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$397+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines (BFL - DSM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Wed 2/25
Wed 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:02 pm
BFL
-
DSM
2 stops14h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 4/276:26 pm
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$397
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/286:00 am
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 52m
American Airlines
Sat 5/304:37 pm
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$432
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 2/412:50 pm
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 2/75:09 pm
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$478
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 48m
American Airlines
Mon 4/276:26 pm
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 1/2812:50 pm
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Sat 1/315:09 pm
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$508
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/96:15 am
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop8h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 2/147:44 pm
DSM
-
BFL
2 stops15h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$518

Find flight deals from Bakersfield to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 January 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$397
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$473
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Bakersfield

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Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/28

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

4:37 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$432

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/23

9:46 am-5:29 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

6:26 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$457

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/22

9:46 am-5:29 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

6:26 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$484

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 2/9

6:15 am-5:06 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

7:44 pm-9:28 am

2 stops15h 44m

$518

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Deals found on 1/24

Compare providers for flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines

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 Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Des Moines 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 Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines (average of $219). Flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 Bakersfield to Des Moines?

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Des Moines. 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
9,199 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines?

    For as low as $432, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Bakersfield in 5h 52m. The distance between Bakersfield and Des Moines is about 1430 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines round-trip from $258. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines (average of $219). Flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines in November is currently the most expensive (average of $428). 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 Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines. 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 January 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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