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

United Airlines, at $334, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. These flights start at 31% 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.

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. Reagan-National, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Baltimore/Washington 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 September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Bakersfield. Users have commonly found prices around $490 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $341. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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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.

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

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Average price	$432

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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 April 29, 2025.

Sat 5/176:15 amBFL - BWI

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/2110:50 amBWI - BFL

2 stops13h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$334

Mon 7/77:10 pmBFL - BWI

2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/66:00 amBWI - BFL

2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$339

Sat 9/65:15 amBFL - IAD

2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/108:20 amIAD - BFL

2 stops15h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$509

Sat 9/66:31 amBFL - IAD

1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/1011:30 amIAD - BFL

1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$517

Wed 7/166:02 amBFL - DCA

1 stop13h 58mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/199:01 amDCA - BFL

1 stop14h 52mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$517

Sat 6/75:10 amBFL - DCA

1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/117:00 amDCA - BFL

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$518

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Sat 5/176:15 amBFL - BWI

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/2110:50 amBWI - BFL

2 stops13h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$334

Mon 7/77:10 pmBFL - BWI

2 stops11h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/66:00 amBWI - BFL

2 stops8h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$339

Sat 5/315:34 amBFL - DCA

1 stop14h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 6/48:00 amDCA - BFL

1 stop16h 13mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$487

Sat 9/65:15 amBFL - IAD

2 stops23h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/108:20 amIAD - BFL

2 stops15h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$509

Sat 9/66:31 amBFL - IAD

1 stop12h 59mAmerican Airlines

Wed 9/1011:30 amIAD - BFL

1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$517

Tue 7/292:11 pmBFL - DCA

3 stops22h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/44:59 pmDCA - BFL

2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$586

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Sun 5/45:34 amBFL - BWI

1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/63:29 pmBWI - BFL

1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$522

Sun 5/45:34 amBFL - DCA

2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 5/67:30 amDCA - BFL

1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$1,019

Fri 5/96:15 amBFL - IAD

2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/1210:05 pmIAD - BFL

2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$550

Fri 5/92:05 pmBFL - DCA

3 stops22h 57mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/124:16 pmDCA - BFL

1 stop23h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$615

Fri 5/95:34 amBFL - IAD

2 stops15h 28mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/128:02 pmIAD - BFL

2 stops18h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$776

Fri 5/165:34 amBFL - DCA

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/238:22 amDCA - BFL

2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$754

Sat 5/176:15 amBFL - BWI

1 stop8h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/2110:50 amBWI - BFL

2 stops13h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$334

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Sat 5/105:34 amBFL - DCA

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$375

Sat 5/105:00 amBFL - DCA

3 stops14h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/27

$1,019

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BakersfieldBaltimore

BFL - BWI

BFLBWI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 5/17

6:15 am-5:30 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

10:50 am-9:06 pm

2 stops13h 16m

$334

BakersfieldBaltimore

BFL - BWI

BFLBWI

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 7/7

7:10 pm-9:45 am

2 stops11h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/6

6:00 am-11:54 am

2 stops8h 54m

$339

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - IAD

BFLIAD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/6

5:15 am-7:30 am

2 stops23h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

8:20 am-9:02 pm

2 stops15h 42m

$509

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - IAD

BFLIAD

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/6

6:31 am-10:45 am

1 stop25h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

11:30 am-10:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$517

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - DCA

BFLDCA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/16

6:02 am-11:00 pm

1 stop13h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/19

9:01 am-8:53 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$517

BakersfieldWashington, D.C.

BFL - DCA

BFLDCA

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 6/7

5:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/11

7:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$518

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FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Bakersfield-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bakersfield-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bakersfield-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Bakersfield-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $309). Flying from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 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

8,696 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,696 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

8,696 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.

Related info for your journey

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?
United Airlines, at $334, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C.. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be American Airlines. These flights start at 31% 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. Reagan-National, Bakersfield Meadows Field - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Bakersfield Meadows Field - Baltimore/Washington 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 $309). Flying from Bakersfield to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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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