How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bakersfield to California?

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 Bakersfield to California.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Bakersfield to California 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 Bakersfield to California?

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 from Bakersfield to California with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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 from Bakersfield to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Bakersfield and California?

Bakersfield and California are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are United Airlines (22 flights per week), Air New Zealand (15 flights per week), and Emirates (6 flights per week).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Bakersfield and California?

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Bakersfield to California?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Bakersfield to California were found on United Airlines ($279) and American Airlines ($980).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Bakersfield and California?

There is just one airline that flies from Bakersfield to California direct and that is United Airlines . The best round-trip deal found from United Airlines for the route is to San Francisco (SFO) and costs $168.

What’s the earliest departure time from Bakersfield to California?

The earliest flight from Bakersfield to California departs at 6:05 am , landing in Los Angeles at 7:09 am.

How many flights are there between Bakersfield and California per day?

Each day, there are between 2 and 3 nonstop flights that take off from Bakersfield and land in California, with an average flight time of 1h 14m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, while the most flights land at San Francisco. Each week, there are 20 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

How long does a flight from Bakersfield to California take?

The duration of a flight to California depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to California from Bakersfield are to San Francisco , which takes 1h 16m , San Diego , which takes 2h 59m, and San Francisco , which takes 13h 22m.

What’s the latest departure time from Bakersfield to California?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Bakersfield to California jets off at 2:18 pm and lands in Los Angeles at 3:22 pm.

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Fri, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 17

7:45 am - 9:14 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 29mnonstop

6:25 pm - 7:42 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 17mnonstop

$279United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 12

10:04 am - 11:20 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

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$279United Airlines

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7:00 am - 8:23 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

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2:10 pm - 3:32 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 22mnonstop

$279United Airlines

Thu, Dec 31 - Sat, Jan 2

4:09 pm - 5:42 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

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10:40 pm - 11:58 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$279United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 27

4:20 pm - 5:42 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

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8:55 pm - 10:13 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

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$279United Airlines

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6:00 am - 7:33 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 33mnonstop

10:40 pm - 11:58 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$279United Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Sun, Dec 27

6:00 am - 7:33 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

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10:40 pm - 11:58 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$279United Airlines

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4:20 pm - 5:42 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 22mnonstop

10:35 pm - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 24mnonstop

$279United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Nov 24

6:00 am - 12:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MFR Medford

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5:04 am - 12:20 pmMFR Medford-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$588American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:00 am - 6:02 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

12h 02m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

8:40 am - 9:23 amSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

24h 43m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$681American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Bakersfield to California

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Sep 26

11:30 am - 3:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

4h 28m1 stop San Francisco

1:25 pm - 7:49 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 24m1 stop San Francisco

$348United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23

11:30 am - 3:26 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-RNO Reno

3h 56m1 stop San Francisco

6:00 am - 10:39 amRNO Reno-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$358United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

2:03 pm - 8:04 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

3:17 pm - 7:49 pmLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 32m1 stop San Francisco

$358United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

2:03 pm - 8:04 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

6:00 am - 10:39 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$358United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

7:15 am - 2:03 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 48m1 stop San Francisco

6:00 am - 10:39 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$358United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

2:03 pm - 8:04 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

6h 01m1 stop Los Angeles

6:00 am - 10:39 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$368United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

2:03 pm - 5:57 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

3h 54m1 stop Los Angeles

6:20 am - 11:40 amLAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

$368United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Sep 27

7:15 am - 8:31 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 16mnonstop

10:35 pm - 11:59 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 24mnonstop

$389United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 21

6:32 am - 3:50 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-STS Santa Rosa Sonoma County

9h 18m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:21 pm - 11:45 amSTS Santa Rosa Sonoma County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

19h 24m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$920American Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sun, Sep 20

6:32 am - 7:02 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

12h 30m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

9:29 am - 10:23 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bakersfield to California flights

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

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What is the cheapest Bakersfield to California flight route?

The cheapest ticket to California from Bakersfield found in the last 5 days was to San Francisco, at $278 round-trip. The most popular route is from Bakersfield (BFL) to San Francisco (SFO), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $278.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $398 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $398.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Bakersfield to California?

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $406 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Bakersfield to California is January, when tickets cost $183 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $448 and $338 respectively.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Bakersfield to California?
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 Bakersfield to California.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Bakersfield to California?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Bakersfield to California 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 Bakersfield to California?
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 from Bakersfield to California with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bakersfield to California?
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 from Bakersfield to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Bakersfield to the following destinations at these prices or less: Los Angeles $243 one-way - $328 round-trip; San Francisco $314 one-way - $364 round-trip

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6.7Food

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Boarding, time to take off, in flight offerings, and staff were all great. I recommend using UA for this short flight.

8.0 ExcellentDAVID, Sep 2026

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