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$357+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (BFL - DTW)

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DTW
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Detroit

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 March 12, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 9/257:40 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops10h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 9/275:40 am
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops8h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$369
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 12/55:30 am
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Wed 12/97:00 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$408
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.
Sun 6/712:15 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Wed 7/15:55 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$443
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2112:50 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 21m
American Airlines
Sun 8/234:06 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$482
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.
Fri 3/131:00 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop6h 25m
United Airlines
Sat 3/213:25 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop8h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$493
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2812:17 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops9h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 5/206:02 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$506

Find 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$357
(United Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$632
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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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/7

12:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/1

5:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$443

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/28

12:17 pm-12:45 am

2 stops9h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/20

6:02 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$506

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/16

12:40 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/23

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$594

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/16

9:37 am-12:40 am

2 stops12h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/23

1:41 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$617

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/27

12:40 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

6:08 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$656

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 3/26

12:40 pm-11:11 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/30

6:08 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$680

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/18

12:17 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/21

5:55 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$754
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/8

6:00 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$357

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Deals found on 3/7

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Compare providers for flights from Bakersfield to Detroit

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

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $159). Flying from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 March 12, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,435 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MIA - SFO

Horrible. When they power flights for other airlines there is nothing they can do to change or accommodate any changes

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to Detroit. 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 7h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 1962 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($278), offers the cheapest pricing from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. American Airlines is 48% 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.

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

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

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $159). Flying from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bakersfield to Detroit. 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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