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$398+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Philadelphia (BFL - PHL)

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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — PHL
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sun 12/286:49 pmBFL - PHL
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/34:53 pmPHL - BFL
1 stop9h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/14$558
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/266:45 pmBFL - PHL
1 stop9h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/110:30 amPHL - BFL
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/276:15 amBFL - PHL
1 stop7h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/18:00 pmPHL - BFL
2 stops19h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/2612:55 pmBFL - PHL
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/18:00 pmPHL - BFL
2 stops19h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$744
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Sun 12/286:00 amBFL - PHL
2 stops20h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:34 pmPHL - BFL
2 stops31h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$757
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/276:15 amBFL - PHL
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/110:30 amPHL - BFL
1 stop8h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/13$758

Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 October 14, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$398
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Average price

$434
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Philadelphia that are best for you.

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Bakersfield

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BakersfieldPhiladelphia

BFL - PHL

BFLPHL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 2/28

1:20 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 34m

$398

BakersfieldPhiladelphia

BFL - PHL

BFLPHL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 12/28

4:30 pm-5:21 am

1 stop9h 51m

Philadelphia

Sat 1/3

2:30 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$558

BakersfieldPhiladelphia

BFL - PHL

BFLPHL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 11/26

6:45 pm-7:04 am

1 stop9h 19m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/1

10:30 am-4:01 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$610

BakersfieldPhiladelphia

BFL - PHL

BFLPHL

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 11/26

12:55 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Philadelphia

Mon 12/1

8:00 pm-12:04 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$744

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Deals found on 10/12

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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 Philadelphia in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Philadelphia 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-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Philadelphia

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Philadelphia (average of $118). Flying from Bakersfield to Philadelphia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Bakersfield to Philadelphia in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated October 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Philadelphia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
8,976 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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
11,042 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,976 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

    For as low as $398, American Airlines can have you in Philadelphia from Bakersfield in 7h 27m. Bakersfield and Philadelphia are separated by a distance of 2391 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($298), and United Airlines ($321) offers the cheapest pricing from Bakersfield to Philadelphia. American Airlines is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Philadelphia (average of $118). Flying from Bakersfield to Philadelphia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $206). 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 Philadelphia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Philadelphia. 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$321Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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