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$179+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco (BFL - SFO)

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — SFO
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Tue 8/26
Tue 9/2
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Bakersfield (BFL) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 August 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$252

Good round-trip deal

$353 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/36:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/710:35 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/166:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/309:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$201
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/111:58 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/149:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/46:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/89:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/36:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/109:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/21$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 8/296:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/19:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/512:55 pmBFL - SFO
2 stops19h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/610:35 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 8/306:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/110:35 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Mon 9/156:15 amBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/179:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 10/41:55 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/1111:03 amSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/20$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/31:55 pmBFL - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/109:30 pmSFO - BFL
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/18$314

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco 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 August 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Bakersfield

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:35 am-11:56 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$179

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/3

1:58 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

10:35 am-11:56 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$179

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 9/5

1:58 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

10:35 am-11:56 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$179

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

9:30 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$201

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 9/19

1:58 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 9/22

9:30 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$229

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 9/11

1:58 pm-3:23 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

9:30 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$229

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 9/25

1:55 pm-3:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

9:30 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$229

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 11/16

2:10 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$214

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 10/26

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$214

BakersfieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/6

7:25 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$264

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Deals found on 8/20

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 21, 2025.

When flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 12% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated August 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,930 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Apr 2025

TPE - SFO

The boarding experience was okay. The dietary food choices were limited, the midway snacks were hard and dry. The seat was uncomfortable - stiff seat cushion, seat back kept springing back to the upright position, narrow seat width. Love the app and the ability to track my luggage. Flight crew was efficient.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

    You will need to book a flight from Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco if you want to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco. At least 1 airline has flights from Meadows Field (BFL) to San Francisco (SFO) on a regular basis. There are 3 flights to San Francisco from the Bakersfield airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from BFL to SFO to be around 1h 10m.

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

    This flight path from Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco was viewed by 34 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Bakersfield to San Francisco in 1h 10m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Bakersfield and San Francisco is about 238 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($164), offers the cheapest pricing from Bakersfield to San Francisco. This flight start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco are SkyWest Airlines (86%), United Airlines (86%) and Air New Zealand (86%).

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

    While on average a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco is generally $392, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $229. When looking at the most popular route, (Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $179 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco. 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 August 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$164Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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