Which airports can I use when flying from Austin to Bakersfield?

Flights from Austin to Bakersfield usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Austin to Bakersfield?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Austin to Bakersfield.

Which airports do connecting flights from Austin to Bakersfield pass through?

One-stop flights from Austin to Bakersfield most commonly connect through: • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 79% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 19% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 2% of one-stop connections Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Austin to Bakersfield?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Austin to Bakersfield route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $708, a difference of $370. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from Austin to Bakersfield?

A nonstop flight from Austin to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 1,290 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Austin to Bakersfield?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Austin to Bakersfield changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $983. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Austin to Bakersfield looking right now?

One-way fares from Austin to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $461, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Austin to Bakersfield?

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 6h 05m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 26m via San Francisco (SFO).

What is the time difference between Austin and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Austin (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)?

Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include: · Budget · Dollar · Enterprise Rent-A-Car · Avis · Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Austin to Bakersfield flight?

Round-trip flights from Austin to Bakersfield range from $318 to $492, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Austin to Bakersfield?

American Airlines ($328) and United Airlines ($328) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Austin to Bakersfield according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Austin to Bakersfield?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) is the most popular layover for the Austin to Bakersfield route. 79% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PHX.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Austin to Bakersfield?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $393. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Austin to Bakersfield which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for Austin to Bakersfield layovers at 196 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to Bakersfield

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

12:07 pm - 6:02 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:45 pm - 7:42 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

4h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$328American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

4:32 pm - 8:37 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:37 pm - 7:47 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$328American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

7:35 pm - 11:59 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 24m1 stop San Francisco

6:05 am - 1:14 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 09m1 stop Los Angeles

$328United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

12:07 pm - 6:02 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:45 pm - 10:36 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 51m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$334American Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

3:14 pm - 8:37 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

12:37 pm - 10:43 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

8h 06m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$334American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

5:00 am - 11:45 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:32 am - 3:42 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 10m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$339American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

8:00 am - 11:40 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

2:03 pm - 9:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$363United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

1:43 pm - 5:54 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 11m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 9:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$363United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

1:43 pm - 5:54 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 11m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 9:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$363United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

12:34 pm - 3:30 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 56m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 1:28 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$363American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Austin to Bakersfield

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3

8:06 am - 11:40 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 34m1 stop Los Angeles

2:03 pm - 9:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

$433United Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3

8:06 am - 11:40 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 34m1 stop Los Angeles

11:30 am - 11:14 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

9h 44m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$439United Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 3

5:30 am - 11:40 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

11:30 am - 11:14 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

9h 44m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$444United Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30

2:34 pm - 6:20 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:27 pm - 11:48 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 21m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$498American Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30

10:33 am - 6:20 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:52 am - 2:47 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

6h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$504American Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30

11:04 am - 5:54 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 50m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

2:03 pm - 11:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 56m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$558United Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30

5:30 am - 11:40 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 10m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles

5:10 am - 11:14 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-AUS Austin Bergstrom

16h 04m3 stops Denver Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,488United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Austin to Bakersfield flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Austin to Bakersfield?

Round-trip flights from Austin to Bakersfield start at $328. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $318 to $492. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $328 on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Bakersfield?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to Bakersfield, it is 22% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 65% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Bakersfield?

December is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to Bakersfield at $258 round-trip.
September ($708) and February ($492) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 174% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	June
High season	April
Cheapest flight	$328

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Austin to Bakersfield?
Flights from Austin to Bakersfield usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Austin to Bakersfield?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Austin to Bakersfield.
Which airports do connecting flights from Austin to Bakersfield pass through?
One-stop flights from Austin to Bakersfield most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 79% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 2% of one-stop connections

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Austin to Bakersfield?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 53% on the Austin to Bakersfield route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $338 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $708, a difference of $370. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How long is a flight from Austin to Bakersfield?
A nonstop flight from Austin to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 1,290 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Austin to Bakersfield?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
Have flight prices from Austin to Bakersfield changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $328 to $983. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Austin to Bakersfield looking right now?
One-way fares from Austin to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $461, which is 11% above the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Austin to Bakersfield?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 6h 05m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 26m via San Francisco (SFO).
What is the time difference between Austin and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Austin (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)?
Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Budget
· Dollar
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Avis
· Hertz
How much should I expect to pay for a Austin to Bakersfield flight?
Round-trip flights from Austin to Bakersfield range from $318 to $492, with an average of $428 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Friday flights average $338 - about $370 less than Monday (52% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Austin to Bakersfield trip for December. Fares historically average $258 round-trip in that month - typically $450 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport.
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport By IHG
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport

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