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$169+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to San Francisco Bay Area

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — SFO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$229
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/91:55 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/129:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$169
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/261:55 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/289:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/306:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/411:03 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/276:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/309:20 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/251:55 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/289:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/152:10 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/249:20 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/16$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/222:10 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/259:30 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/181:58 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2010:35 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/191:58 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/229:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/16:10 amBFL - SJC
1 stop12h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/43:30 pmSJC - BFL
1 stop24h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$598
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 11/12:10 pmBFL - SJC
2 stops20h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/48:45 amSJC - BFL
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$633
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/306:10 amBFL - SJC
1 stop36h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:00 amSJC - BFL
1 stop12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$663

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 10/9

1:55 pm-3:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 10/12

9:30 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$169

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/10

6:15 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:03 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$169

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 9/26

1:55 pm-3:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

9:30 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$189

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/7

2:00 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

10:35 am-11:43 am

Nonstop1h 08m

$229

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-7:26 am

Nonstop1h 11m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

11:03 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$239

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/27

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

9:20 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$244

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/15

2:10 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

9:20 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$274

BakersfieldSan Jose

BFL - SJC

BFLSJC

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/1

6:10 am-6:27 pm

1 stop12h 17m

San Jose

Tue 11/4

3:30 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop24h 31m

$598

BakersfieldSan Jose

BFL - SJC

BFLSJC

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 11/1

2:10 pm-11:05 am

2 stops20h 55m

San Jose

Tue 11/4

8:45 am-10:53 am

2 stops26h 08m

$633

BakersfieldSan Jose

BFL - SJC

BFLSJC

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/30

6:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop36h 25m

San Jose

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-6:14 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$663

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Deals found on 9/15

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BFL to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

The most flights from BFL to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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
8,924 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

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 Francisco Bay Area. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Located just 4.7 mi from the city center, Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco Bay Area from Bakersfield.

  • How popular is this Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

    Flights from Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco Bay Area have been viewed 38 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    For as low as $169, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco Bay Area from Bakersfield in 1h 26m. The distance from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area is about 238 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area consider Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco, Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Jose or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Santa Rosa Sonoma County as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area are SkyWest Airlines (84%), United Airlines (84%) and Air New Zealand (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $221. While the most popular route (Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco) can be booked for $169 on average, our data indicates $413 when flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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