$354+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Iowa
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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DSM
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/1112:50 pm -
1 stop5h 28m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 11/1![American Airlines logo]()
$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/512:38 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/95:15 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 10/31![United Airlines logo]()
$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/112:18 pm -
2 stops7h 24m
Sun 11/158:00 am -
2 stops9h 32m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$464
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/36:00 am -
1 stop6h 39m
Sun 11/85:00 am -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 11/1![American Airlines logo]()
$518
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/35:00 am -
2 stops10h 28m
Sun 11/85:09 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/195:00 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Mon 11/233:20 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 11/4![United Airlines logo]()
$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/165:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Fri 11/205:09 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$846
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/206:00 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Sat 11/282:27 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 11/1![American Airlines logo]()
$943
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/205:00 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Sat 11/283:27 pm -
2 stops8h 32m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$968
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/62:18 pm -
2 stops7h 24m
Tue 11/109:55 am -
3 stops13h 06m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,020
Best flights from Bakersfield to IowaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Bakersfield to Iowa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 5, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Bakersfield to Iowa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated November 5, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 1/1312:35 pm -
1 stop6h 03m
Mon 1/183:00 pm -
2 stops10h 42m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/125:00 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Mon 1/185:07 pm -
2 stops8h 35m
Deal found 11/2![United Airlines logo]()
$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/512:38 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/95:15 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 10/31![United Airlines logo]()
$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 1/165:00 am -
1 stop5h 56m
Wed 1/201:35 pm -
2 stops12h 07m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 1/275:00 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Sat 1/308:49 am -
1 stop6h 52m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$488
Last-minute flights from Bakersfield to IowaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Bakersfield to Iowa. Data last updated November 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Bakersfield to Iowa. Data last updated November 5, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/612:34 pm -
1 stop6h 02m
Tue 11/109:00 am -
1 stop6h 24m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$518
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/1112:50 pm -
1 stop5h 28m
Sun 11/155:00 am -
1 stop6h 23m
Deal found 11/1![American Airlines logo]()
$453
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/112:18 pm -
2 stops7h 24m
Sun 11/158:00 am -
2 stops9h 32m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$464
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/165:00 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Fri 11/205:09 pm -
1 stop5h 52m
Deal found 11/1![United Airlines logo]()
$846
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/195:00 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Mon 11/233:20 pm -
1 stop7h 41m
Deal found 11/4![United Airlines logo]()
$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 11/206:00 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Sat 11/282:27 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Deal found 11/1![American Airlines logo]()
$943
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/205:00 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Sat 11/283:27 pm -
2 stops8h 32m
Deal found 11/3![United Airlines logo]()
$968
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/512:38 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Wed 12/95:15 pm -
1 stop5h 53m
Deal found 10/31![United Airlines logo]()
$458
Find flight deals from Bakersfield to Iowa
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bakersfield to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated November 5, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $348 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | June |
Average price | $428 |
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BakersfieldDes Moines
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - DSM Des Moines
BFLDSM
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Wed 1/13
12:35 pm-8:38 pm
1 stop6h 03m
Des Moines
Mon 1/18
3:00 pm-11:42 pm
2 stops10h 42m
$354
BakersfieldDes Moines
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - DSM Des Moines
BFLDSM
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Tue 1/12
5:00 am-12:54 pm
1 stop5h 54m
Des Moines
Mon 1/18
5:07 pm-11:42 pm
2 stops8h 35m
$354
Quickest round-trip
BakersfieldDes Moines
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - DSM Des Moines
BFLDSM
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 12/5
12:38 pm-8:33 pm
1 stop5h 55m
Des Moines
Wed 12/9
5:15 pm-9:08 pm
1 stop5h 53m
$458
BakersfieldDes Moines
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - DSM Des Moines
BFLDSM
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Sat 1/16
5:00 am-12:56 pm
1 stop5h 56m
Des Moines
Wed 1/20
1:35 pm-11:42 pm
2 stops12h 07m
$464
BakersfieldCedar Rapids
BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field - CID Cedar Rapids
BFLCID
Bakersfield Meadows Field
Wed 1/27
5:00 am-1:15 pm
1 stop6h 15m
Cedar Rapids
Sat 1/30
8:49 am-1:41 pm
1 stop6h 52m
$488
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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated November 5, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Bakersfield to Iowa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
6.4
Overall
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Boarding
7.4
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
6.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJeremy,Sep 2025
SAN - PHL
Food
6.4
Overall
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Boarding
7.4
Crew
7.9
Entertainment
6.8
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreJeremy,Sep 2025
SAN - PHL
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| Cheapest$303 | Average$561 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |