Which airports can I use when flying from Bakersfield to San Diego?

Flights from Bakersfield to San Diego usually depart from Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bakersfield to San Diego.

Which airports do connecting flights from Bakersfield to San Diego pass through?

Most connecting flights from Bakersfield to San Diego pass through San Francisco (SFO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Bakersfield to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $283 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $446, a difference of $163. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in San Diego?

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Bakersfield to San Diego?

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 Bakersfield to San Diego 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 $298 to $1,133. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Bakersfield to San Diego looking right now?

One-way fares from Bakersfield to San Diego are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $420.

What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Payless • Europcar • Thrifty • Fox

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

Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to San Diego range from $298 to $446, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to San Diego typically range from $298 to $446. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $298, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Bakersfield to San Diego?

United Airlines ($298) and American Airlines ($675) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to San Diego according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $396. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

San Francisco (SFO) had the shortest average connection time for Bakersfield to San Diego layovers at 3h 19m over the past 3 months.

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Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

7:30 am - 11:57 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

4h 27m1 stop San Francisco

2:30 pm - 7:54 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 24m1 stop Los Angeles

$298United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

7:00 am - 11:57 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

4h 57m1 stop San Francisco

6:20 am - 11:36 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$298United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

4:20 pm - 8:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

4h 25m1 stop San Francisco

6:20 am - 11:36 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$298United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

7:00 am - 11:57 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

4h 57m1 stop San Francisco

6:20 am - 11:36 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$298United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27

2:18 pm - 5:17 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

2h 59m1 stop Los Angeles

6:20 am - 11:36 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$298United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

7:00 am - 1:47 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

6h 47m1 stop San Francisco

11:20 am - 3:32 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 12m1 stop San Francisco

$298United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18

4:20 pm - 10:57 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

6h 37m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$328United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19

4:07 pm - 10:57 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

6h 50m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$328United Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Sat, Feb 6

2:03 pm - 7:47 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

5h 44m1 stop Los Angeles

4:06 pm - 7:42 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

3h 36m1 stop San Francisco

$388United Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Sun, Nov 1

12:37 pm - 9:07 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

20h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:15 pm - 3:31 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

20h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$675American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Bakersfield to San Diego

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4

4:20 pm - 8:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

4h 25m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$354United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

7:14 am - 12:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

5h 04m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$368United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

10:04 am - 3:54 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

5h 50m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$368United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

5:00 am - 6:35 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

13h 35m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

6:28 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$464United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Wed, Oct 7

12:05 pm - 8:39 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

8h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

12:37 pm - 8:56 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 19m1 stop Denver Intl

$746United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

7:14 am - 1:44 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

6h 30m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$746United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

7:14 am - 12:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

5h 04m1 stop San Francisco

7:00 am - 1:22 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

$746United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 4

10:04 am - 8:08 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

10h 04m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

9:45 am - 3:25 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 40m1 stop San Francisco

$753United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

7:14 am - 12:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

5h 04m1 stop San Francisco

2:24 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 35m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$763United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

5:00 am - 6:35 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

13h 35m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

11:19 am - 3:26 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 07m1 stop San Francisco

$863United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Bakersfield to San Diego? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Bakersfield to San Diego departing in november.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Bakersfield to San Diego?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bakersfield to San Diego.
Do I need a passport to fly from Bakersfield to San Diego?
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 San Diego flight?
Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to San Diego range from $298 to $446, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $298 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Bakersfield to San Diego 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 $298 to $1,133. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Bakersfield to San Diego looking right now?
One-way fares from Bakersfield to San Diego are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $420.
What car rental options are available at San Diego Airport (SAN)?
San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Bakersfield to San Diego?
Flights from Bakersfield to San Diego usually depart from Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) and arrive at San Diego (SAN).
Which airports do connecting flights from Bakersfield to San Diego pass through?
Most connecting flights from Bakersfield to San Diego pass through San Francisco (SFO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bakersfield to San Diego?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Bakersfield to San Diego. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $283 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $446, a difference of $163.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in San Diego?
Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $283, about $163 less than Monday fares (37% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bakersfield to San Diego trip for September. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $381 less than the most expensive month, which is April (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Diego Airport.

• Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Downtown Little Italy
• Bay Club Hotel & Marina
• Sheraton San Diego Resort

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