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Cheapest round-trip
$408
Typical prices: $455-$569
American Airlines
Sun 1/7Mon 1/15
BFL - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$399
Typical prices: $368-$464
United Airlines
Sat 12/1
BFL - RDU • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Bakersfield and Raleigh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 40% price drop
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Denver Intl (DEN)
Cheapest • Avg $409 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 7h 46m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh (BFL-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Bakersfield to Raleigh

Thu, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 15
American Airlines Logo
12:41 pm - 10:58 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 17m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:30 pm - 5:30 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$408American Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 15
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6:00 am - 3:38 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:59 am - 6:11 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 12m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$414American Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 15
American Airlines Logo
6:51 pm - 9:26 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 35m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 10:47 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
13h 17m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$419American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:05 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 9:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$516United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:56 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 9:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$520United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:33 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
12h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 9:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
13h 20m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
$521United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 7:05 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
4:03 pm - 9:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 21m1 stop Denver Intl
$526United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:56 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 9:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
13h 20m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
$526United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:33 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
12h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 9:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
13h 20m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
$531United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-RDU Raleigh-Durham
12h 44m2 stops Los Angeles Newark
United Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 9:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
11h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$531United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Bakersfield to Raleigh flights

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

Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh typically range from $455 to $569. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $408, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Bakersfield to Raleigh flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$399
Beat the crowds with an average 63% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 56% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bakersfield to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Bakersfield to Raleigh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

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

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

  • How long is a flight from Bakersfield to Raleigh?

    A nonstop flight from Bakersfield to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 2,243 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Bakersfield to Raleigh?

    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.

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

    Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh range from $455 to $569, with an average of $518 over the past 12 months. Anything below $455 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Bakersfield to Raleigh 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 $408 to $2,268. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Bakersfield to Raleigh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Bakersfield to Raleigh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $613, which is 62% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Bakersfield to Raleigh?

    Flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh usually depart from Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 26% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Bakersfield to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $675, a difference of $257.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 33m, compared with 7h 46m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 49m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Bakersfield and Raleigh?

    Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of Bakersfield (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Bakersfield to Raleigh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $418, about $257 less than Thursday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bakersfield to Raleigh trip for January. Fares historically average $309 round-trip in that month - typically $294 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

    • Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
    • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
    • The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport

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