What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

American Airlines, at $246, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?

When deciding which route to take from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. consider Bakersfield Meadows Field - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Baltimore/Washington or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Tuesday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?

Our data shows that August tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Bakersfield. Users have commonly found prices around $442 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $293. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in October.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?

If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Bakersfield, you will be flying from Meadows Field, which is the city’s only airport. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Bakersfield. There are 0 flights from Meadows Field to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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Average price	$398

From Bakersfield Meadows Field to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

Sat 9/66:00 amBFL - IAD

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/1011:47 amIAD - BFL

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$246

Wed 9/36:22 amBFL - BWI

2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/61:32 pmBWI - BFL

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$304

Wed 8/136:10 amBFL - DCA

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/177:29 amDCA - BFL

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$358

Fri 8/291:58 pmBFL - IAD

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/16:35 amIAD - BFL

1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$384

Wed 9/36:15 amBFL - BWI

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/68:30 amBWI - BFL

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$398

Fri 8/226:15 amBFL - DCA

1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/295:59 pmDCA - BFL

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$562

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Sat 9/66:00 amBFL - IAD

1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/1011:47 amIAD - BFL

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$246

Fri 8/291:58 pmBFL - IAD

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/16:35 amIAD - BFL

1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$384

Wed 9/36:22 amBFL - BWI

2 stops12h 24mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/61:32 pmBWI - BFL

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$304

Wed 8/136:10 amBFL - DCA

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Sun 8/177:29 amDCA - BFL

1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$358

Wed 9/36:15 amBFL - BWI

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/68:30 amBWI - BFL

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$398

Fri 8/226:15 amBFL - DCA

1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/295:59 pmDCA - BFL

1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$562

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Thu 7/317:10 pmBFL - IAD

2 stops10h 23mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/51:06 pmIAD - BFL

2 stops11h 57mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$539

Tue 8/126:15 amBFL - BWI

1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/166:25 amBWI - BFL

1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$499

Fri 8/152:11 pmBFL - DCA

2 stops18h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/197:00 amDCA - BFL

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$727

Sat 8/166:10 amBFL - BWI

2 stops13h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/191:38 pmBWI - BFL

1 stop10h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$488

Fri 8/226:10 amBFL - DCA

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Fri 8/295:30 pmDCA - BFL

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$385

Fri 8/221:58 pmBFL - IAD

1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines

Fri 8/294:00 pmIAD - BFL

1 stop9h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$507

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Tue 9/96:00 amBFL - IAD

1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$120

Tue 9/91:20 pmBFL - DCA

2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$126

Sun 9/146:00 amBFL - BWI

1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$337

Tue 9/95:05 amBFL - DCA

3 stops15h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$340

Tue 9/96:15 amBFL - BWI

1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$356

Sun 9/141:58 pmBFL - IAD

2 stops14h 21mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/31

$408

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BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

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Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

11:47 am-6:04 pm

2 stops9h 17m

$246

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BFL - BWI

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Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/3

6:22 am-9:46 pm

2 stops12h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/6

1:32 pm-6:16 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$304

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - DCA

BFLDCA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 8/13

6:10 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/17

7:29 am-11:54 am

1 stop7h 25m

$358

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - IAD

BFLIAD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/29

1:58 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

6:35 am-11:56 am

1 stop8h 21m

$384

BakersfieldBaltimore

BFL - BWI

BFLBWI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-5:31 pm

1 stop8h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/6

8:30 am-1:11 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$398

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - DCA

BFLDCA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 8/22

6:15 am-9:37 pm

1 stop12h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/29

5:59 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$562

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - IAD

BFLIAD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$120

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - DCA

BFLDCA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/9

1:20 pm-1:04 am

2 stops8h 44m

$126

BakersfieldBaltimore

BFL - BWI

BFLBWI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 9/14

6:00 am-6:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$337

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - DCA

BFLDCA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 9/9

5:05 am-11:54 pm

3 stops15h 49m

$340

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,900 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kathy,Jun 2024

RDD - SFO

United has consistently been good. Every now and then there is a crew member that should probably retire, but most of them are excellent.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?
If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Bakersfield, you will be flying from Meadows Field, which is the city’s only airport. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is located 4.7 mi from the center of Bakersfield. There are 0 flights from Meadows Field to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
American Airlines, at $246, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the most popular routes from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?
When deciding which route to take from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. consider Bakersfield Meadows Field - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Baltimore/Washington or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 2 airlines flying from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.

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United Airlines	Cheapest$298	Average$515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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