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$228+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — SAN
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to San Diego

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 July 31, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/272:03 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop5h 52m
United Airlines
Sat 8/2911:17 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop6h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/2111:30 am
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop4h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 8/236:20 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/2712:38 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Thu 9/36:20 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/30$348
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/76:00 am
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop3h 59m
United Airlines
Sun 8/96:15 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$366
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/282:03 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop3h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 8/3111:20 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop6h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/29$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/118:09 am
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop5h 35m
United Airlines
Sat 8/1512:41 pm
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/27$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/1212:38 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop7h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 8/166:20 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$398
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Fri 7/311:41 pm
BFL
-
SAN
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Mon 8/36:20 am
SAN
-
BFL
1 stop5h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$408

Find 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 July 31, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$278
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$228
(United Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 8/27

11:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

San Diego

Thu 9/3

6:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 20m

$278

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/21

11:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

San Diego

Sun 8/23

6:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 20m

$298

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/28

12:38 pm-12:29 am

2 stops11h 51m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

12:33 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$354

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/11

8:09 am-1:44 pm

1 stop5h 35m

San Diego

Sat 8/15

12:41 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$378

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 9/18

2:03 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop3h 23m

San Diego

Wed 9/23

6:15 am-5:54 pm

2 stops11h 39m

$452

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/6

11:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

San Diego

Mon 9/7

6:20 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 20m

$456

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/2

2:03 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop3h 23m

San Diego

Sat 10/3

6:15 am-7:49 pm

2 stops13h 34m

$472
Cheapest one-way

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 8/16

11:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$228

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/19

11:30 am-3:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$238

BakersfieldSan Diego

BFL - SAN

BFLSAN

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/15

2:03 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$313

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Deals found on 7/26

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Compare providers for flights from Bakersfield to San Diego

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 San Diego 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-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-San Diego 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-San Diego 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 San Diego

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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 July 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Bakersfield to San Diego to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,056 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

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
10,056 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,056 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

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.

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to San Diego?

    For as low as $278, United Airlines can have you in San Diego from Bakersfield in 4h 24m. Bakersfield and San Diego are separated by a distance of 215 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Bakersfield to San Diego round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $268, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to San Diego..

  • 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.

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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 July 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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