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Among airlines operating Bakersfield to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Bakersfield and San Francisco.

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

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 54% on the Bakersfield to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $199 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $228. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Bakersfield to San Francisco flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bakersfield to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:21 am
• Latest: departs at 6:35 pm and lands at 7:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

A nonstop flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco takes 1h 21m, covering 238 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $259 to $1,378. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Bakersfield to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $240, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Thrifty
· Europcar
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Fox

Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco range from $200 to $328, with an average of $262 over the past 12 months. Anything below $200 counts as a good deal.