How long is the flight from Bakersfield to New Orleans?

Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bakersfield to New Orleans in about 6h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20m. Bakersfield and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1708 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

United Airlines, at $323, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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

When flying from Bakersfield to New Orleans, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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$534

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Deal found 10/22

$563

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$448

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$528

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1 stop15h 01m

Deal found 10/19

$642

Last-minute flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Bakersfield to New Orleans. Data last updated October 24, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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$475

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Round-trip from	$374 (United Airlines)
Popular in	September
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Fri 2/19

2:05 pm-10:59 pm

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3:39 pm-11:42 pm

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Fri 12/18

5:50 am-3:04 pm

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Mon 12/21

6:16 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 01m

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Fri 2/19

12:40 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops8h 16m

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7:45 am-6:08 pm

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5:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:00 am-11:36 am

2 stops8h 36m

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5:50 am-3:04 pm

1 stop7h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/10

10:48 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$528

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BFLMSY

Bakersfield Meadows Field

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12:50 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops8h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:22 am-6:23 pm

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Bakersfield to New Orleans flights typically cost between $438 and $561 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $374 on United Airlines (Feb 19-Feb 20).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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

7.3

Good

10,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,432 reviews

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,192 reviews

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,432 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Bakersfield to New Orleans?
Airlines like United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Bakersfield to New Orleans in about 6h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20m. Bakersfield and New Orleans are separated by a distance of 1708 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bakersfield to New Orleans round-trip?
United Airlines, at $323, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to New Orleans. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is currently priced 52% 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?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bakersfield to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bakersfield to New Orleans.
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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Bakersfield to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$323	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Bakersfield to New Orleans flights typically cost between $438 and $561 in February.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $374 on United Airlines (Feb 19-Feb 20).

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Bakersfield to New Orleans flights typically cost between $438 and $561 in February.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $374 on United Airlines (Feb 19-Feb 20).