Cheap flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco (BFL - SFO) from $149

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
BFL — SFO
Oct 3 — Oct 101

The best prices from Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

How to find the cheapest flight from Bakersfield (BFL) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best BFL to SFO flight in 2023: compare Bakersfield to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$195
High demand for flights, 29% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 43% potential price drop
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco
One-way flight from Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco

BFL - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Flying to your destination on a Tuesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to San Francisco. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 22 days in advance to save up to 46% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 22 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $203, or $303 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

February can be a great time to fly to San Francisco from Bakersfield with a flight ticket averaging about $208. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $98. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco (BFL - SFO)?

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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at noon.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco

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Cheap American Airlines flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco

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Cheap Bakersfield to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

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Cheap flights to San Francisco from Bakersfield found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Bakersfield

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Bakersfield

The cheapest one-way flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco
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Bakersfield Meadows FieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/9

Nonstop1h 26m

San Francisco

Sun 11/12

Nonstop1h 09m

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Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/23

Nonstop1h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 11/23

Nonstop1h 21m

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BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 10/27

Nonstop1h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 11/3

Nonstop1h 09m

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Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 10/11

Nonstop1h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/16

Nonstop1h 17m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldSan Francisco

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Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/23

Nonstop1h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 11/23

Nonstop1h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldSan Francisco

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BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 10/24

Nonstop1h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 10/31

Nonstop1h 21m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldSan Francisco

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BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/16

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 2/20

1 stop9h 09m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldSan Francisco

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BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 1/16

1 stop10h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 2/20

2 stops12h 03m

Bakersfield Meadows FieldSan Francisco

BFL - SFO

BFLSFO

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 11/9

1 stop12h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 11/12

1 stop16h 48m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding process was very very slow, one of the flight attendants had a very poor atttitude and seemed to have hearing problems since he asked everything 2 or 3 times. Entertainment was not good and sppoty.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding process was very very slow, one of the flight attendants had a very poor atttitude and seemed to have hearing problems since he asked everything 2 or 3 times. Entertainment was not good and sppoty.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The boarding process was very very slow, one of the flight attendants had a very poor atttitude and seemed to have hearing problems since he asked everything 2 or 3 times. Entertainment was not good and sppoty.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Bakersfield to San Francisco flights.

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 is 1 flight 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 08m.

Can I find flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $149, but on average you can expect to pay $312.

Are there nonstop flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 10 direct flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco is less than $311.

Are there last-minute flights available from Bakersfield to San Francisco for under $700?

There are currently 5+ open flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $700.

What days are nonstop flights available from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Thursday, Friday.

How popular is this Bakersfield to San Francisco flight route?

How many flights depart from Bakersfield to San Francisco on average per day?

On average 2 flights depart from Bakersfield to San Francisco per day.
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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 26m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Bakersfield and San Francisco is about 239 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

According to our current data, United Airlines ($149), and American Airlines ($317) offers the cheapest pricing from Bakersfield to San Francisco. These flights 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 (88%), United Airlines (88%) and Air New Zealand (85%).

What are the cheapest flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

While on average a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco is generally $713, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $101. When looking at the most popular route, (Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $203 for that flight.

What does BFL to SFO mean?

This is defined as Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). Codes like San Francisco Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Alternative routes for Bakersfield to San Francisco

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Top airline flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Bakersfield to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco

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Weekly flight availability from Bakersfield to San Francisco

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