BFL - DSM

$315 Find Cheap Flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines departing on 6/1. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Bakersfield to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$379
American Airlines
Thu 5/28Sat 5/30
BFL - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$315
American Airlines
Mon 6/1
BFL - DSM • 2 stops
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $379 (round-trip)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Bakersfield and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Denver (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $503 (round-trip)
Denver (DEN)
Shortest trip • 5h 43m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines (BFL-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Bakersfield to Des Moines

Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 12:17 am
BFL
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DSM
12h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 9:57 pm
DSM
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BFL
10h 09m
2 stops
$379American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 12:17 am
BFL
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DSM
12h 40m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:44 am
DSM
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BFL
7h 59m
1 stop
$435American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:57 pm
BFL
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DSM
9h 42m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:48 pm - 9:57 pm
DSM
-
BFL
10h 09m
2 stops
$440American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:03 pm
BFL
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DSM
7h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:44 am
DSM
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BFL
7h 59m
1 stop
$502American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:36 pm
BFL
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DSM
5h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:17 pm - 8:48 pm
DSM
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BFL
5h 31m
1 stop
$542United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 4:03 pm
BFL
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DSM
7h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:44 am
DSM
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BFL
7h 59m
1 stop
$573American Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:57 pm
BFL
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DSM
9h 42m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 8:57 am
DSM
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BFL
5h 12m
1 stop
$662American Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:57 pm
BFL
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DSM
9h 42m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:37 pm - 9:57 pm
DSM
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BFL
10h 20m
2 stops
$667American Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:07 pm
BFL
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DSM
9h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 8:57 am
DSM
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BFL
5h 12m
1 stop
$697American Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Thu, Jun 4
United Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 12:36 pm
BFL
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DSM
20h 43m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 12:15 am
DSM
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BFL
12h 40m
2 stops
$873United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bakersfield to Des Moines flights

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Bakersfield to Des Moines were found on American Airlines ($379) and United Airlines ($542).

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Cheapest flight$315
Flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines

When to book flights from Bakersfield to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bakersfield to Des Moines 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 Bakersfield to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines was $315 for a one-way ticket and $379 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Bakersfield to Des Moines.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines?

    When flying out of Bakersfield you will be using Bakersfield Meadows Field. You will be landing at Des Moines, also known as Des Moines.

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

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

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Bakersfield and Des Moines.

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

    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 Des Moines.

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

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

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Bakersfield with another airline. Booking your flights between Bakersfield and DSM 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 Bakersfield to Des Moines?

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

Reviews of the top airline flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Bakersfield to Des Moines. 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 Bakersfield to Des Moines? 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.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11678 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
7.2Comfort
7.9Crew
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Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

8.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2026
LAX - JFK
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Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The SFO Lounge crew were amazing. The bartender Faris was great. Thanks!

Was not able to do a online check-in because the American Airlines system doesn't store our visa or other passport information, allowing us to have a trouble-free check-in. We were forced to have to check-in at the counter which Changes are upgrade status given that we were not able to check in much earlier.

Good flight, seated and had a water within 5 minutes. Crew was hospitable.

We left at 1030 am pacific from LA and supposed to land at 7 pm Eastern in NY. They made a detour, stopped in Philadelphia and didn’t land till 1130 PM Eastern!!! Worst flight experience with no pilot communication with no explanation as to what was going on. Everyone was very frustrated to say the least.

Flight boarded from Gate 159B, the farthest gate in the LAX Bradley Terminal. While the flight operated on time, the first class cabin attendant made no recognition of my being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The flight itself was excellent but the gate attendant made me check my carryon since she said it was an inch too big. I’ve had no problems with this carryon on recent flights on Qantas, Delta, Austrian, Southwest Airlines even though the overhead bins are the same size. there were other carryons in the bins that also looked larger than mine and there was room left in the bins for more. When I picked up my carryon from baggage claim one of the wheels had broken off.

I was in last row so that is never great bc the person in front of me leaned his seat all the way back into me.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Bakersfield to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Bakersfield (BFL)
Des Moines (DSM)