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$303+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BFL - DTW)

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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DTW
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Detroit (DTW). 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$303
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$570
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/1812:50 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/258:00 amDTW - BFL
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$303
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 8/182:11 pmBFL - DTW
2 stops20h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/252:10 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$504

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Detroit 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 8/18

12:50 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

8:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 54m

$303

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 8/18

2:11 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops20h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

2:10 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$504

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 8/28

12:50 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$337

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/29

1:58 pm-4:46 pm

3 stops23h 48m

$488

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Deals found on 7/26

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
8,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($303), and United Airlines ($504) offers the cheapest pricing from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Detroit 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 airline flying from Bakersfield to Detroit

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American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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