ORD - BFL

$320 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Bakersfield - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Bakersfield departing on 8/18. 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.
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Cheapest round-trip
$320
Typical prices: $504-$709
American Airlines
Tue 8/18Wed 8/26
ORD - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$368
American Airlines
Thu 8/13
ORD - BFL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Bakersfield. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $324 (round-trip)
Phoenix (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 46m (one-way)
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April
Cheapest • 100% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Bakersfield (ORD-BFL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Bakersfield that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield

Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 6:20 pm
ORD
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BFL
6h 21m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 6:01 pm
BFL
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ORD
6h 22m
1 stop
$320American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
12:11 pm - 6:20 pm
ORD
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BFL
8h 09m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:30 pm
BFL
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ORD
9h 15m
1 stop
$326American Airlines
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 6:20 pm
ORD
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BFL
9h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 8:30 pm
BFL
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ORD
8h 51m
2 stops
$331American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:09 am
ORD
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BFL
6h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:30 pm
BFL
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ORD
9h 15m
1 stop
$338American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 6:20 pm
ORD
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BFL
9h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:05 pm
BFL
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ORD
7h 50m
1 stop
$344American Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:09 am
ORD
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BFL
6h 09m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 6:01 pm
BFL
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ORD
6h 22m
1 stop
$348American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 19
American Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 6:20 pm
ORD
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BFL
9h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 8:30 pm
BFL
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ORD
8h 51m
2 stops
$349American Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
United Airlines Logo
3:56 pm - 8:43 pm
ORD
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BFL
6h 47m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 11:05 pm
BFL
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ORD
7h 02m
1 stop
$350United Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 6:20 pm
ORD
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BFL
9h 35m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 10:00 pm
BFL
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ORD
7h 45m
1 stop
$354American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:42 am
ORD
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BFL
8h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 10:00 pm
BFL
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ORD
7h 45m
1 stop
$373American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Bakersfield flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Bakersfield from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually cost between $412 and $616 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $320 on American Airlines (Aug 18-Aug 26).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield is April, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $572 and $548 respectively.

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Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Bakersfield

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Bakersfield based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Bakersfield flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield was $368 for a one-way ticket and $302 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Bakersfield?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago to Bakersfield.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Bakersfield?

    Chicago airport is called Chicago O'Hare Intl and the only airport in Bakersfield is Bakersfield Meadows Field.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Bakersfield?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Bakersfield?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Bakersfield, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Bakersfield, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Bakersfield are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $388 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $462 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to 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 Chicago to Bakersfield.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bakersfield from Chicago 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 Chicago to 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 Bakersfield with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and BFL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to 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 to Bakersfield from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chicago (ORD)
Bakersfield (BFL)