$248 Find Deals on Flights from Bakersfield - Compare and Save

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 Worldwide departing on 9/15. 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.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Find Cheap Flights from Bakersfield

Where can I fly from Bakersfield?Prices from BFL, departing Thu 9/10 and returning Thu 9/17
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Bakersfield

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bakersfield to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Bakersfield?

The domestic destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Bakersfield.

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Bakersfield is Dallas (10% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Washington, D.C. (9%) and New York (8%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Bakersfield?

The international destinations KAYAK users have most searched for when searching for flights from Bakersfield.

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Bakersfield. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are Mexico City, Toronto and Bangkok.

What is the longest direct flight from Bakersfield?

The longest direct flight you can take from Bakersfield is to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, with a duration of 3h 23m. The next longest is Denver at 2h 28m, followed by a flight to Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport at 1h 36m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Bakersfield?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Bakersfield found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Denver and cost $208. The next cheapest destinations were Dallas at $229 and San Francisco at $238.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$174
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Bakersfield to Denver

FAQs for booking flights out of Bakersfield

  • How do I get to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) from Bakersfield City Center?

    Since there are limited public transportation options from Bakersfield city center to Meadows Field Airport (BFL), the best way to get to the airport is by taxi. Ridesharing through the Lyft ride-hailing app is another excellent way to get to BFL from Bakersfield.

  • What airports are closest to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)?

    The closest airports to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) include Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA), Santa Maria Public Airport (SMA), San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

  • What assistance does Meadows Field Airport (BFL) offer travelers with limited mobility?

    Meadows Field Airport (BFL) is ADA-compliant. The airport has a designated ADA loading and unloading section in front of the Terminal, accessible parking, and barrier-free spaces for easy movement. Meadows Field Airport (BFL) has also partnered with major airlines to ensure passengers with limited mobility receive wheelchair assistance. You should contact your airline at least 48 hours before your flight. Service animals are welcome at the airport. They must be leashed all the time.

  • Which airlines have an unaccompanied minor service on flights from Bakersfield, CA?

    United Airlines and American Airlines have an Unaccompanied minor program for children aged 5 to 12 years traveling alone. This service is available to destinations with direct flights. Unaccompanied minors who wish to use this service on connecting flights must be at least 8 years old. After check-in, your child will be escorted by a staff member from your selected airline and receive special assistance throughout the flight.

  • What is Bakersfield also known as?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport’s airport code is BFL. It can also be referred to as Meadows Field, Meadows Fld.

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

    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.

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

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

    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 your destination with an airline and back to Bakersfield with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Bakersfield?

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

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Bakersfield

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Bakersfield to the following destinations at these prices or less: Denver $313 one-way - $351 round-trip; Dallas $373 one-way - $418 round-trip; Phoenix $360 one-way - $384 round-trip
  • Meadows Field Airport (BFL) is the main airport with flights from Bakersfield, California. You’ll find direct and connecting flights to different destinations in the U.S. The airport is mainly served by American Airlines and United Airlines.
  • Popular destinations from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) include Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), San Francisco (SFO), and Phoenix (PHX). You’ll find direct connections to these destinations. United Airlines and American Airlines have most of their monthly scheduled flights on these routes.
  • Popular layover cities for flights with one or more stops from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to other destinations within the U.S. include Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Houston (IAH), and San Francisco (SFO). The layover city will depend on the airline and flight route. Most American Airlines flights stop at Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas (DFW), while United Airlines flights mostly have a layover at San Francisco (SFO) and Denver (DEN).
  • If you wish to connect to an international flight from Meadows Field Airport (BFL), the best option is to take a direct flight to one of the international airports served by BFL, including San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), Denver International Airport (DEN), or Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). You’ll find connecting flights to other international destinations.
  • Multiple airlines have eco-friendly flights from Bakersfield. Consider booking United Airlines, Delta Airlines, and American Airlines, which have adopted different sustainable practices on their flights from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to minimize greenhouse gas emissions in their operations. For instance, American Airlines flights emit 20% less CO₂ than most flights from Bakersfield to Boston and other destinations in the U.S.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Bakersfield to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bakersfield to Worldwide? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10103 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
6.7Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
Airline reviews

The back to back mechanical delays from Denver to San Diego and then on my return flight from Denver to Great Falls it added extra time both ways

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2026
Read more United Airlines reviews

The back to back mechanical delays from Denver to San Diego and then on my return flight from Denver to Great Falls it added extra time both ways

The pilot was late so we didn’t take off til almost 2 hours late.

Flight was late, the only reason I almost missed my flight was that my connection was also late.

Baggage claim signs were not updated with my flight information, so I had to guess. The app wasn't updated either.

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

The seats were very uncomfortable. I paid for the front economy. i swear they added a row of seats in there. It was so tight, that I could measure the distance between my seat and the one in front from my elbow to the tips of my fingers plus six inches. The seat cushion was completely worn out. The dinner was very good. Thank you for having a vegetarian option as a standard. But breakfast was nothing but sugar. that's not food. The crew was crabby and rude, especially in regards to coming to the back gallery. And the entertainment choice: why would you put violent movies on the choice? the Godfather? Some movies with black women being beaten over the head with clubs? What the heck? You know that when there is a movie on a plane, everyone gets to watch it. Why choose the most violent titles possible? The total number of movies were very limited, and the television, even more so. No games were available on the set. The wellness section was nice, thank you. I appreciated a galley in the middle where I could stand. The seats were unbearable.

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

Boarded from a very small gate at LAX. Staff at gate had us line up, then waited 25 minutes to board without a word of explanation. Plane arrived on time then waited 20 minutes for a plane to vacate our gate. Majority of bags arrived after 15 minutes but it took an hour for a small number of remaining bags to be off-loaded despite my “priority” bag tag.

Excellent communication from the staff. We actually arrived early. Very friendly and professional staff.

Great staff. Clean plane, but we were delayed for more than an hour due to maintenance issues and had to board another plane.

Our experience with American Airlines was extremely disappointing and honestly made an already exhausting international journey much worse. After flying all the way from Melbourne and dealing with significant jet lag, the American Airlines experience at LAX was the last thing we needed. The terminal and boarding area felt very old and uncomfortable, with little to no air conditioning and only old fans running in the area. Boarding was also through outdoor stairs rather than a jet bridge, which felt especially inconvenient after such a long journey. Even though we were traveling First Class, the onboard experience was surprisingly poor. There were no meaningful snack options, no decent coffee available to order, and the aircraft was so small that there was barely enough overhead space for carry-on luggage. The staff experience was also disappointing and lacked the warmth or attentiveness we had experienced on our international flights. To make matters worse, the flight departed late, extending an already very long travel day. Overall, the combination of the outdated terminal, uncomfortable boarding process, limited First Class service, small aircraft, poor staff experience, and delay made this an extremely unpleasant final leg of our journey. It significantly worsened our exhaustion and jet lag rather than making the connection home easier. Unfortunately, this experience was bad enough that I do not plan to travel with American Airlines again in the future.

I was so hungry. No meals. Staff very nice. Seat arms armed too tight and didn’t go up. I was scheduled for First class, but was put on Standby, even though I made my reservation a while ago. Thank you.

Gate 461 the worst in LAX Boarding lacks professionalism And as usual, your food sucks.

With a 24 hour delay, the Flight stared off rough. They had a nationwide IT Outage but communications to Passengers was very bad. Ground Staff and Ticket Agents were extremely rude and unhelpful. Perhaps they should take ground training from DL or Qatar. The food was horrible. Seafood was mixed with Bacon. Those two don’t have any space for Jewish or Muslim Faith Customers. The Airline needs new management.

Flight attendant made the flight very enjoyable. He was courteous and gave great care to the passengers

My seat had a worn out cushion, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Other than that, the flight was excellent.

American was the airline that Starlux contracted for this trip. I arrived in time to make the connecting flight on American, and then the baggage-handler debacle happened. For some reason, the first class and premium economy passengers' luggage was unloaded first. Never seen this happen before. They had handlers removing the bags from the carousel for those passengers. Meanwhile, all of the economy passengers were waiting for their bags, including me. And there were a lot of bags because it was an international flight packed full. While waiting for 45 minutes, my bag didn't show. Meanwhile, an American representative showed up asking if anyone has a connecting flight to Phoenix. Of course I spoke up, and they proceeded to try to find my bag because I had to take a bus to the actual terminal to catch my flight. Which I was not informed of before I arrived. After another 15 minutes of searching, my bag was finally found with the first-class passengers' bags because they had pulled it by mistake. So I rushed to the terminal with the American representative to catch my flight, and they informed me that I missed it and could not get another flight until the next day. Of course, after being on an international flight for 18 hours, I was in no mood to hear this. Now, to be fair, there were a few American employees who tried to help me. After hearing about the missed flight, they got a supervisor to talk to. I expressed my situation to the supervisor, and she was not helpful until I asked for compensation. She agreed to get me a hotel room for the night. So I agreed, and she disappeared into her office, and I waited. And waited. And waited. And waited. While waiting, I was asked by three different employees who knew of my situation if I had been helped. I told them I was waiting for the supervisor to get the hotel room, and they said they would check. Finally, after waiting for 75 minutes, one of the employees who had asked me if I had been helped arrived with my hotel room and arranged a ride to the hotel for me. Never saw the supervisor again. It was now 8 o'clock; I arrived at 5:45! My rebooked fight was scheduled for 6:11 this morning and I have now been informed it has been delayed until 10:00. So am I happy with American? NO I'M NOT!! ;

Not good. Flight crew, was not friendly and just shoved stuff at us. Not the way I like to travel.

The WiFi didn’t work entire flight, couldn’t watch a movie. The recline button didn’t work

Well, true to American Airlines, both of my flights were delayed. But it’s a good thing that American is so consistently incompetent because if the first flight was delayed in the second flight was on time then I might’ve had a problem..

Everything you need to know for your flight from Bakersfield

Information on your arrival and departure airports