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$337+ 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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DTW
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$278
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$348
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 September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/612:25 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/97:24 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$368
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/612:25 pmBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/107:24 amDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 12/39:50 amBFL - DTW
2 stops10h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/75:51 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 9/306:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/66:05 pmDTW - BFL
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$461
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/16:15 amBFL - DTW
1 stop7h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/35:06 pmDTW - BFL
1 stop23h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$486
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/186:15 amBFL - DTW
2 stops14h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2211:00 amDTW - BFL
3 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$514

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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 September 11, 2025.
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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Bakersfield

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 2/18

12:50 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 33m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/21

4:55 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$368

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/6

12:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 11/9

7:24 am-11:41 am

1 stop7h 17m

$368

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/6

12:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

7:24 am-11:41 am

1 stop7h 17m

$408

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 10/6

1:06 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$337

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Deals found on 9/11

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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 $250). 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 September 11, 2025.
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
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews

Overall

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

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 United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 6h 33m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 52m. The distance from Bakersfield to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 1962 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 40% 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 $250). 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

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 September 11, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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