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Cheap flights from Bakersfield to Richmond (BFL - RIC)

BFL — RIC
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to Richmond (RIC). 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 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$583
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($200 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 Richmond in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
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-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Richmond 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-Richmond 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 Richmond

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Richmond (average of $114). Flying from Bakersfield to Richmond in December is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. 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 Richmond. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bakersfield to Richmond, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
8,982 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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
7.2
Good
11,043 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

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

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Bakersfield to Richmond is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $298 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $383. Users have found that United Airlines is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Richmond (average of $114). Flying from Bakersfield to Richmond in December is currently the most expensive (average of $336). 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 Richmond

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Bakersfield to Richmond. 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 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$383Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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