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$183+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh (BFL - RDU)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — RDU
May 9 — May 161
Sat 5/9
Sat 5/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 6/307:00 am
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 7/44:55 pm
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 11/1112:25 pm
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop8h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 11/181:22 pm
RDU
-
BFL
2 stops10h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 10/26:10 am
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop9h 26m
American Airlines
Mon 10/52:19 pm
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Sat 4/119:46 am
BFL
-
RDU
2 stops11h 13m
American Airlines
Mon 4/133:50 pm
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop8h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$532
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 10/26:10 am
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop9h 26m
American Airlines
Sun 10/42:19 pm
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/7$579
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 6/307:00 am
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop8h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 7/54:52 pm
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop9h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$612

Find flight deals from Bakersfield to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$183
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$258
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh 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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/30

7:00 am-12:07 am

2 stops14h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/4

3:12 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops10h 46m

$483

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/22

5:05 am-9:48 pm

2 stops13h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/26

6:05 am-12:12 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$644

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/30

7:00 am-6:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/5

12:56 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$648

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 4/22

9:46 am-11:58 pm

2 stops11h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/26

5:00 am-11:47 am

2 stops9h 47m

$669

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 4/23

12:54 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/27

10:07 am-8:54 pm

2 stops13h 47m

$675
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/2

7:40 pm-8:04 am

2 stops9h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/4

4:19 pm-9:48 pm

2 stops8h 29m

$737

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/2

2:05 pm-11:15 am

2 stops18h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/5

2:50 pm-12:12 pm

3 stops24h 22m

$786

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/30

1:53 pm-10:46 am

2 stops17h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/4

10:32 am-12:15 am

3 stops16h 43m

$880

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/15

5:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/15

7:55 pm-9:24 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$971

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 6/30

1:53 pm-10:46 am

2 stops17h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/5

10:32 am-12:15 am

3 stops16h 43m

$1,163

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Compare providers for flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Bakersfield to Raleigh in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Raleigh 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-Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from Bakersfield with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to Raleigh

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Raleigh (average of $232). Flying from Bakersfield to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated April 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
9,554 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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
7.1
Good
11,559 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,554 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh?

    A quick flight from Bakersfield to Raleigh can take about 13h 43m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $644. There are 2243 mi between Bakersfield and Raleigh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $298. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $304 round trip. American Airlines is 32% 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 Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Raleigh (average of $232). Flying from Bakersfield to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 Raleigh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh. 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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$298Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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