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Cheap flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans (BFL - MSY)

BFL — MSY
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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 New Orleans (MSY). 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$494
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bakersfield to New Orleans in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to New Orleans (average of $160). Flying from Bakersfield to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated November 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to New Orleans have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
8,997 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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
11,038 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,997 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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

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

    American Airlines, at $273, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. American Airlines is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to New Orleans (average of $160). Flying from Bakersfield to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of $322). 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 New Orleans

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans. 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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