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$364+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Detroit (BFL - DTT)

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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DTT
May 7 — May 141
Thu 5/7
Thu 5/14
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 April 7, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/187:02 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 11m
American Airlines
Fri 5/295:55 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/2$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 5/187:02 pm
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 11m
American Airlines
Thu 5/287:00 am
DTW
-
BFL
2 stops12h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 5/229:37 am
BFL
-
DTW
2 stops11h 56m
American Airlines
Mon 5/258:10 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop6h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$490
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Mon 6/812:15 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 6/135:55 pm
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$573
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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 4/912:17 pm
BFL
-
DTW
1 stop7h 49m
American Airlines
Sun 4/127:35 am
DTW
-
BFL
1 stop7h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/5$607

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Detroit (DTT). 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 April 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$364
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Detroit that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/18

7:02 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/29

5:55 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$364

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 5/18

7:02 pm-9:13 am

2 stops11h 11m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/28

7:00 am-4:12 pm

2 stops12h 12m

$369

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/22

9:37 am-12:33 am

2 stops11h 56m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/25

8:10 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 34m

$490
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/8

12:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

5:55 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$573

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 6/8

1:53 pm-3:29 pm

2 stops22h 36m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/13

7:23 am-12:15 am

3 stops19h 52m

$753

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 4/20

2:01 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/24

3:29 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop24h 51m

$841
Cheapest one-way

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/10

12:17 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 49m

$377
Quickest one-way

BakersfieldDetroit

BFL - DTW

BFLDTW

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 5/10

5:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$377

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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 April.
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-Detroit flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Detroit 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to Detroit

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit (average of $165). Flying from Bakersfield to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 7, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Bakersfield to Detroit to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,546 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,546 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,546 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Elizabeth,Mar 2026

ORD - MIA

Staff was rude and flight attendants 2 out of 3 looked like they had just been thru a hurricane.

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?

    For as low as $364, American Airlines can have you in Detroit from Bakersfield in 11h 11m. There are 1962 mi between Bakersfield and Detroit.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bakersfield to Detroit round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $278, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to Detroit. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines.

  • 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Detroit (average of $165). Flying from Bakersfield to Detroit in July is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 Detroit

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 April 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$278Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$404Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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