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$171+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — RDU
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Tue 8/25
Tue 9/1
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 July 26, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/305:00 am
BFL
-
RDU
2 stops10h 49m
United Airlines
Tue 10/611:30 am
RDU
-
BFL
2 stops11h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$347
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 10/212:45 pm
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop7h 40m
American Airlines
Tue 10/67:25 am
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$349
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/279:39 am
BFL
-
RDU
2 stops11h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2910:17 am
RDU
-
BFL
2 stops11h 03m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$360
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/2412:16 pm
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Sun 9/272:18 pm
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop9h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$408
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 9/306:00 am
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Tue 10/67:25 am
RDU
-
BFL
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$430
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 12/256:11 am
BFL
-
RDU
1 stop9h 03m
American Airlines
Wed 1/61:56 pm
RDU
-
BFL
2 stops10h 38m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/23$453

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 July 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$347
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$171
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$455
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 26, 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

Wed 9/30

5:00 am-6:49 pm

2 stops10h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/6

11:30 am-7:49 pm

2 stops11h 19m

$347
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/2

12:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/6

7:25 am-11:48 am

1 stop7h 23m

$349

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 12/25

4:15 pm-5:39 am

1 stop10h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/6

6:15 am-12:12 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$349

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 8/27

5:52 am-6:34 pm

1 stop9h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/29

10:17 am-6:20 pm

2 stops11h 03m

$355

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 12/25

6:11 am-6:14 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/6

1:56 pm-9:34 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$453
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/26

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$373

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/12

5:10 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$373

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/19

5:10 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$373

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 8/9

5:00 am-3:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$488

BakersfieldRaleigh

BFL - RDU

BFLRDU

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 8/16

11:30 am-10:26 am

2 stops19h 56m

$502

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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 July.
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

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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 July 26, 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
10,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,844 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

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

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 7h 40m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $349. 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 United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $304. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $309 round trip. United 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 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.

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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 July 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$304Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$309Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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