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$224+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to San Diego (BFL - SAN)

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — SAN
Jun 19 — Jun 261
Thu 6/19
Thu 6/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to San Diego (SAN). 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 June 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$224
(United Airlines)

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From Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/102:11 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/174:00 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/13$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 7/412:50 pmBFL - SAN
1 stop33h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/77:30 pmSAN - BFL
1 stop22h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$578

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to San Diego 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 June 14, 2025.
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Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/10

2:11 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop6h 05m

San Diego

Thu 7/17

4:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$268

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/4

12:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop33h 05m

San Diego

Mon 7/7

7:30 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop22h 53m

$578

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 7/10

2:11 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$224

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to San Diego

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Bakersfield to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated June 14, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,793 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,793 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,793 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,793 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    United Airlines, at $268, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to San Diego. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. United Airlines is priced at 23% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to San Diego?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to San Diego 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 San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Bakersfield to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 airline flying from Bakersfield to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bakersfield to San Diego. 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 June 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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