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$227+ Cheap flights from Bakersfield (BFL) to Tempe, AZ

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BFL — PHX
Mar 12 — Mar 191
Thu 3/12
Thu 3/19
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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 February 10, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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
Sat 5/164:54 pm
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$345
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/216:44 pm
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 43m
American Airlines
Mon 3/234:35 pm
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/712:40 pm
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Sat 3/149:14 pm
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$374
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Fri 3/2012:40 pm
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 40m
American Airlines
Sun 3/227:38 am
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/72:05 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Wed 3/117:29 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 8/142:05 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop7h 01m
United Airlines
Mon 8/177:00 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$402
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Wed 2/119:50 am
BFL
-
PHX
Nonstop1h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 2/1810:14 pm
PHX
-
BFL
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 3/142:05 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Sat 3/217:29 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/6$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/72:05 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop4h 24m
United Airlines
Sat 3/147:29 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$406
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 8/222:05 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop8h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 8/257:00 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop5h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/72:05 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop4h 24m
United Airlines
Thu 3/127:29 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop4h 38m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9$412
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 4/172:01 pm
BFL
-
PHX
1 stop4h 34m
United Airlines
Sun 4/197:10 am
PHX
-
BFL
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$416

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 February 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$345
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$227
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$343
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 February 10, 2026.
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BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/9

12:17 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 5/16

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$345

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/25

2:05 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Tue 3/31

7:10 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$364

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 3/11

9:58 am-11:42 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 3/15

7:38 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$364

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/21

12:40 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/23

4:35 pm-6:14 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$364

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/7

12:40 pm-3:22 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 3/14

9:14 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$374

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 3/7

9:58 am-12:42 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 3/11

10:24 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$374

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 4/10

2:01 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sat 4/11

7:10 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$383

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/13

6:44 pm-8:27 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 3/16

9:14 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$383

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 6/25

9:37 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 33m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 6/28

8:30 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$383

BakersfieldPhoenix

BFL - PHX

BFLPHX

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 3/20

12:40 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 3/22

7:38 am-9:28 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$383

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Best time to book a flight from Bakersfield to Tempe

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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 $53). 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 February 10, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bakersfield to Tempe in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% 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 February 7, 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.

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 February 10, 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
7.2
Good
11,258 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jeremy,Sep 2025

SAN - PHL

Terrible. Bad customer service and unacceptable delay on the tarmac
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,258 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,258 reviews

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.2

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Overall

7.2

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 1 outbound flight 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 1h 38m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $345. The distance from Bakersfield to Tempe is about 425 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Consider Envoy Air (100%), SkyWest Airlines (79%) or Porter Airlines (78%) 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 $129. On average you can expect to pay $619. The most popular route, (Bakersfield Meadows Field - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), can usually be booked for $364.

  • 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 $53). 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Bakersfield to Tempe. 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 February 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$343Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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