How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines?

For as low as $338, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Bakersfield in 5h 44m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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

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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 December 12, 2025.

Mon 12/2212:45 pmBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:06 pmDSM - BFL

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$583

Mon 12/226:49 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/316:40 amDSM - BFL

2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$613

Best flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Bakersfield to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Wed 1/712:50 pmBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/105:09 pmDSM - BFL

1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$338

Thu 5/281:18 pmBFL - DSM

1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/305:45 amDSM - BFL

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$389

Thu 5/286:15 amBFL - DSM

2 stops7h 59mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/305:03 pmDSM - BFL

2 stops9h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$394

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Mon 12/2212:45 pmBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:06 pmDSM - BFL

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$583

Mon 12/226:49 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/316:40 amDSM - BFL

2 stops13h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$613

Wed 1/712:50 pmBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/105:09 pmDSM - BFL

1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$338

One-way flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines
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Tue 1/612:33 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops25h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$285

Sun 1/46:49 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$315

Thu 1/112:45 pmBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$339

Mon 1/56:00 amBFL - DSM

2 stops10h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$345

Thu 1/112:44 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops8h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$360

Sun 1/412:45 pmBFL - DSM

1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$389

Sat 1/36:49 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$431

Sat 1/35:10 amBFL - DSM

1 stop9h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$437

Fri 1/22:06 pmBFL - DSM

2 stops24h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$442

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Round-trip from	$338 (United Airlines)
One-way from	$285 (American Airlines)

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BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/7

12:50 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

5:09 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$338

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/28

1:18 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

5:45 am-11:32 am

1 stop7h 47m

$389

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/28

6:15 am-4:14 pm

2 stops7h 59m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

5:03 pm-12:18 am

2 stops9h 15m

$394

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/6

12:33 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops25h 51m

$285

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 1/7

12:33 pm-11:12 am

2 stops20h 39m

$285

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/4

6:49 pm-8:15 am

2 stops11h 26m

$315

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 1/5

12:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$339

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 1/2

12:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$339

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 1/1

12:44 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops8h 51m

$360

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 1/4

12:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$389

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BFL to DSM?

It’s optimal to fly from Bakersfield to Des Moines in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 62% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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

9,095 reviews

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

9,095 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

11,050 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines?
For as low as $338, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Bakersfield in 5h 44m. 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.
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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$258	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$308	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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

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