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$289+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines (BFL - DSM)

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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DSM
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
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 March 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/284:42 pm
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 5/301:48 pm
DSM
-
BFL
2 stops10h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/89:46 am
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 43m
American Airlines
Wed 4/156:26 pm
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$323
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/255:05 am
BFL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Wed 4/295:30 am
DSM
-
BFL
2 stops8h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$384
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 3/246:44 pm
BFL
-
DSM
2 stops12h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 3/285:00 am
DSM
-
BFL
1 stop6h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$430

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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$304
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$289
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/28

4:42 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

1:48 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops10h 09m

$304

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/25

5:05 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

5:30 am-12:12 pm

2 stops8h 42m

$384

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/8

7:02 pm-8:26 am

2 stops11h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

2:02 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops10h 08m

$410
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/28

5:05 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

9:06 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$479
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/7

12:54 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$289

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/20

6:44 pm-9:01 am

2 stops12h 17m

$360

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 3/19

9:58 am-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$473

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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 Bakersfield to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-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 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-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 $220). Flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $882). 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.

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 March 10, 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
9,409 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 $304, American Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Bakersfield in 5h 04m. The distance between Bakersfield and Des Moines is about 1430 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

  • 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 $220). Flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $882). 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$330Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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