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$313+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Tempe, AZ

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BFL — PHX
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
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Cheap flight deals from Bakersfield to Tempe

Cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Tempe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Tempe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/912:17 pm
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Wed 5/134:54 pm
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$385
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/239:46 am
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Tue 4/287:30 am
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$404
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 3/246:44 pm
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 4/287:30 am
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/23$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 4/2312:17 pm
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 4/267:30 am
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 8/41:53 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 8/87:30 pm
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$442
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/286:44 pm
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 43m
American Airlines
Sat 4/47:38 am
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/21$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/219:46 am
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Sat 4/258:35 pm
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$455
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 3/242:05 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 4/287:10 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/23$460
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/2112:17 pm
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 4/267:30 am
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/22$471
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Fri 5/221:53 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Wed 5/277:47 pm
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop4h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/21$473
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/72:01 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 4/147:10 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/92:01 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop7h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 4/147:10 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/22$482

Find flight deals from Bakersfield to Tempe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Bakersfield to Tempe flight deals. Data was last updated March 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$385
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$313
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$472
From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Tempe
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bakersfield to Tempe 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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bakersfield to Tempe that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/21

2:01 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/25

7:10 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$442

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 8/8

7:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

$442

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/2

2:14 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 5/5

6:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$460
Quickest round-trip

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/22

1:53 pm-6:39 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 5/27

7:47 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 28m

$473

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/7

2:01 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$478

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/13

1:53 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$502

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 4/10

2:01 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 4/13

7:10 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$529

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 6/24

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 6/26

7:47 pm-11:51 am

1 stop16h 04m

$532

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 5/1

2:14 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 5/4

4:39 pm-10:46 am

2 stops18h 07m

$549
Cheapest one-way

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 4/17

5:05 am-8:48 am

1 stop27h 43m

$383

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Tempe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Tempe from Bakersfield with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Bakersfield to Tempe

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Tempe (average of $109). Flying from Bakersfield to Tempe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 TM9?

Find hourly flight availability from Bakersfield to Tempe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 24, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bakersfield to Tempe at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Bakersfield to Tempe?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Tempe. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Bakersfield to Tempe flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Bakersfield to Tempe

Explore weekly flight availability from Bakersfield to Tempe. 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 March 24, 2026.

The most flights from BFL to TM9 are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Tempe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Tempe. 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 Tempe. Reviews last updated March 24, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Bakersfield to Tempe. 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,491 reviews

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bakersfield to Tempe. 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 Tempe?

    For a flight from Bakersfield to Tempe, you will be flying from Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city. Meadows Field is the only Bakersfield airport and it handles 5 outbound flights to Tempe per day. 1 airline has flights to Tempe from Bakersfield Meadows Field on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Bakersfield to Tempe?

    A quick flight from Bakersfield to Tempe can take about 7h 13m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $442. The distance from Bakersfield to Tempe is about 425 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Bakersfield to Tempe?

    Consider Porter Airlines (82%), American Airlines (76%) or SkyWest Airlines (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Bakersfield to Tempe.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Tempe?

    The cheapest flight price from Bakersfield to Tempe is $263. On average you can expect to pay $493. The most popular route, (Bakersfield Meadows Field - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), can usually be booked for $442.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to Tempe?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Tempe 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 Tempe?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Tempe (average of $109). Flying from Bakersfield to Tempe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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 Tempe

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$343Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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