Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Bakersfield to San Francisco flights?

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.

What airlines fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

Only United Airlines operates flights between Bakersfield and San Francisco.

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

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

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Bakersfield to San Francisco flights?

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 always check the fare details before booking.

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

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

What is the standard checked-bag allowance 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.

Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 200 variants.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $184 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $243. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How are flight departures from Bakersfield to San Francisco spread across the day?

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%.

What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?

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.

What are the earliest and latest flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bakersfield to San Francisco: • Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:26 am • Latest: departs at 4:22 pm and lands at 5:48 pm. The flight takes about 1h 26m.

How long is a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco takes 1h 26m, covering 238 miles.

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

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 Francisco 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 $299 to $1,501. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Bakersfield to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $283, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.

What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?

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

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

Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco range from $208 to $337, with an average of $275 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco typically range from $208 to $337. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $299, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco. It’s 34% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 55% higher.

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

United Airlines ($299) and American Airlines ($723) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Bakersfield to San Francisco according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between Bakersfield and San Francisco?

United Airlines has the most frequent nonstop flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco with 13 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

How many nonstop flights run daily between Bakersfield and San Francisco?

There are 1 to 2 flights per day from Bakersfield to San Francisco, about 13 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 15% of weekly flights.

What time of day do most flights depart from Bakersfield to San Francisco?

Most nonstop flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco depart in the morning, accounting for 50% of nonstop departures. Around 1 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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Cheap Flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco (BFL-SFO)

Cheap flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

7:30 am - 8:53 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

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

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 21

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 14

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

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

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

12h 02m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

7:00 am - 6:40 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

11h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$768American Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

6:00 am - 7:13 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

13h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:10 pm - 9:26 amSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

17h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$773American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

7:14 am - 8:30 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 16mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$344United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

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

1h 22mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$359United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

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

1h 22mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$379United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Nov 7

2:03 pm - 5:42 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

3h 39m1 stop Los Angeles

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

1h 18mnonstop

$388United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

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

1h 22mnonstop

4:25 pm - 7:54 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

3h 29m1 stop Los Angeles

$398United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

7:14 am - 8:30 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 16mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$409United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

2:03 pm - 5:42 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

3h 39m1 stop Los Angeles

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

1h 18mnonstop

$418United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sun, Oct 25

2:03 pm - 6:57 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

28h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Sacramento Intl

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$458United Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 23

10:05 am - 9:39 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

11h 34m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

7:11 pm - 11:48 amSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

16h 37m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$947American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

10:05 am - 9:39 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

11h 34m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Los Angeles

7:15 am - 6:30 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

11h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$955American Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

7:30 am - 8:53 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 8

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

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

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sat, Nov 14

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

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Sat, Nov 21

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

4:22 pm - 5:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SFO San Francisco

1h 23mnonstop

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

1h 18mnonstop

$299United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13

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

1h 23mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$314United Airlines

Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 8

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

1h 23mnonstop

9:31 pm - 10:49 pmSFO San Francisco-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

1h 18mnonstop

$314United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco? 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 Francisco departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco. It’s 34% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 55% higher.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:26 am
• Latest: departs at 4:22 pm and lands at 5:48 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 26m.
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco.
How long is a flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Bakersfield to San Francisco takes 1h 26m, covering 238 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco?
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 Francisco flight?
Round-trip flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco range from $208 to $337, with an average of $275 over the past 12 months. Anything below $208 counts as a good deal.
What is the standard checked-bag allowance 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.
Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco?
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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 200 variants.
How are flight departures from Bakersfield to San Francisco spread across the day?
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%.
Have flight prices from Bakersfield to San Francisco 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 $299 to $1,501. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Bakersfield to San Francisco looking right now?
One-way fares from Bakersfield to San Francisco are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $283, which is 29% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at San Francisco Airport (SFO)?
San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox
Which airports can I use when flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco?
Flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco usually depart from Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $184 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $243.

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 airlines fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco?
Only United Airlines operates flights between Bakersfield and San Francisco.
What popular places can I visit in San Francisco?
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.
Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Bakersfield to San Francisco flights?
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.
Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Bakersfield to San Francisco flights?
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 always check the fare details before booking.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $184, about $243 less than Monday fares (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bakersfield to San Francisco trip for February. Fares historically average $198 round-trip in that month - typically $140 less than the most expensive month, which is May (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 Francisco Airport.

• Grand Hyatt At Sfo

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