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$258+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bakersfield to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$258
(American Airlines)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$545
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($126 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 9/96:00 amBFL - DSM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/172:23 pmDSM - BFL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$258
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2712:50 pmBFL - OMA
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/15:23 pmOMA - BFL
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 10/312:00 pmBFL - DSM
2 stops7h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/35:14 pmDSM - BFL
2 stops20h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$422
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/126:31 amBFL - CID
2 stops14h 25mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/158:15 amCID - BFL
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$509
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/121:58 pmBFL - CID
2 stops20h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/156:16 pmCID - BFL
2 stops19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 6/137:10 pmBFL - OMA
2 stops11h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/166:30 pmOMA - BFL
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$735

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Iowa that are best for you.

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Bakersfield

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-3:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

2:23 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$258

BakersfieldOmaha

BFL - OMA

BFLOMA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 6/27

12:50 pm-8:22 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/1

5:23 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$399

BakersfieldDes Moines

BFL - DSM

BFLDSM

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/9

6:15 am-11:41 pm

2 stops15h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

8:00 am-10:40 pm

3 stops16h 40m

$427

BakersfieldCedar Rapids

BFL - CID

BFLCID

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 9/12

6:31 am-10:56 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/15

8:15 am-12:07 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$509

BakersfieldCedar Rapids

BFL - CID

BFLCID

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 9/12

1:58 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops20h 57m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/15

6:16 pm-11:56 am

2 stops19h 40m

$532

BakersfieldOmaha

BFL - OMA

BFLOMA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/3

7:10 pm-8:57 am

2 stops11h 47m

$335

BakersfieldCedar Rapids

BFL - CID

BFLCID

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 6/29

12:50 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$409

BakersfieldOmaha

BFL - OMA

BFLOMA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/1

6:15 am-9:52 pm

3 stops37h 37m

$489

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Bakersfield to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BFL to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bakersfield to Iowa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Iowa have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to Iowa?

    For a flight from Bakersfield to Iowa, you will be flying from Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bakersfield to Iowa?

    The most popular flight routes from Bakersfield to Iowa are Bakersfield Meadows Field - Des Moines, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Cedar Rapids and Bakersfield Meadows Field - Omaha Eppley Airfield.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Bakersfield to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 Iowa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bakersfield to Iowa. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$213Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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