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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield from $376

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Bakersfield (DSM-BFL)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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9:39 am - 6:30 pmDSM-BFL
10h 51m2 stops
9:55 am - 10:56 pmBFL-DSM
11h 01m2 stops
$376American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 10
9:06 am - 1:16 pmDSM-BFL
6h 10m1 stop
12:45 pm - 8:52 pmBFL-DSM
6h 07m1 stop
$384United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 28
6:00 am - 1:16 pmDSM-BFL
9h 16m2 stops
12:45 pm - 8:52 pmBFL-DSM
6h 07m1 stop
$393United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 28
9:06 am - 1:16 pmDSM-BFL
6h 10m1 stop
2:15 pm - 8:52 pmBFL-DSM
28h 37m2 stops
$427United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 28
6:00 am - 1:16 pmDSM-BFL
9h 16m2 stops
2:15 pm - 8:52 pmBFL-DSM
28h 37m2 stops
$432United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 28
6:00 am - 1:16 pmDSM-BFL
9h 16m2 stops
2:15 pm - 4:15 pmBFL-DSM
24h 00m2 stops
$437United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 28
5:00 am - 11:57 amDSM-BFL
8h 57m1 stop
9:55 am - 10:56 pmBFL-DSM
11h 01m2 stops
$445American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 10
9:06 am - 1:16 pmDSM-BFL
6h 10m1 stop
12:45 pm - 8:52 pmBFL-DSM
6h 07m1 stop
$462United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 28
5:00 am - 11:57 amDSM-BFL
8h 57m1 stop
6:10 am - 3:07 pmBFL-DSM
6h 57m1 stop
$541American Airlines
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Sat, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 10

Flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Des Moines to Bakersfield, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Bakersfield back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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Low season

September

High season

January

Cheapest flight

$376
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Bakersfield based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield was $376 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Bakersfield?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Bakersfield. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Bakersfield, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield, American Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield are American Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $437 and an overall rating of 7.3, American Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $440 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bakersfield from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bakersfield with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and BFL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bakersfield from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Bakersfield. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Bakersfield? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11125 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.7Food
7.7Boarding
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Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

8.0 ExcellentKeith, May 2024DEN - FAT
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Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

This was a Lufthansa flight. Disappointing main meal. Very rough over Canada and arrival at FRA. IFE was almost unusable.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

For a 22 minute flight all you expect is for it to be safe and comfortable

Fight crew was not very attentive and the bastions were gross!

Our flight was great we left Kona earlier and got into LAX almost an 1hour earlier as well. LAX AA is in repair so to get out and found our bus to get pick up was a bit confusing.

Plane was good but was delayed. probably not AA fault but caused a 1 hour delay. Seating was cramped.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

I can say I will not be taking this airline again any time soon. Seat were uncomfortable and too tight. Lack of chair screen and little overhead space.

Plane felt so crowded and tightly packed. The chair itself was not comfortable.

They attended to my needs as I couldn't walk and they provided a wheelchair for me.q

Poor availability of food. Cold cabin temperature. Extremely long waiting time for a flight attendant to respond to a call button signal.

2.5h delay due to unruly passenger in first class. Had to be removed from the flight. No food unless pre ordered. Didn't know we would need it because of delay.

Last minute flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 34mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 43mBFL-DSM
$393
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 49mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 43mBFL-DSM
$403
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 50mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 24mBFL-DSM
$473
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 51mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 43mBFL-DSM
$478
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 50mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 30mBFL-DSM
$483
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 34mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 43mBFL-DSM
$499
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 31mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 18mBFL-DSM
$507
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 49mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 18mBFL-DSM
$512
5/5Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 51mDSM-BFL
5/11Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
14h 18mBFL-DSM
$587
5/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 50mDSM-BFL
5/10Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 34mBFL-DSM
$597

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Des Moines - Bakersfield Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Bakersfield (BFL)United States

Return flight deals:

Bakersfield - Des Moines

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