ORD - BFL

$269 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Bakersfield

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 3/11. 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
$269
Overall average: $596
American Airlines
Wed 3/11Wed 3/18
ORD - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$347
American Airlines
Wed 4/1
ORD - BFL • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $269 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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January
Cheapest • 44% 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

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:28 am
ORD
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
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6:51 pm - 5:25 am
BFL
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ORD
8h 34m
1 stop
$269American Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:28 am
ORD
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:44 pm - 5:25 am
BFL
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ORD
8h 41m
1 stop
$294American Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:28 am
ORD
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:44 pm - 5:25 am
BFL
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ORD
8h 41m
1 stop
$298American Airlines
Fri, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 27
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:06 pm
ORD
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BFL
7h 56m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 11:19 pm
BFL
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ORD
8h 25m
1 stop
$319United Airlines
Tue, Jun 23 - Thu, Jul 2
United Airlines Logo
2:33 pm - 8:54 pm
ORD
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BFL
8h 21m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:39 pm - 10:59 pm
BFL
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ORD
7h 20m
1 stop
$328United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
6:17 am - 12:07 pm
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BFL
7h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 12:59 am
BFL
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ORD
8h 54m
1 stop
$388United Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:28 am
ORD
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:58 am - 10:00 pm
BFL
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ORD
10h 02m
2 stops
$434American Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Mar 22
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:28 am
ORD
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:44 pm - 5:25 am
BFL
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ORD
8h 41m
1 stop
$438American Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:28 am
ORD
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:58 am - 10:00 pm
BFL
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ORD
10h 02m
2 stops
$444American Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 11
United Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 12:12 pm
ORD
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BFL
18h 06m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 10:58 pm
BFL
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ORD
8h 04m
1 stop
$453United Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 January, where tickets cost $240 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $709 and $596 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$269
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Bakersfield

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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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield was $347 for a one-way ticket and $269 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 $349 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 $403 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Chicago to Bakersfield

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Bakersfield. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Bakersfield? 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 9262 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

2.0 MediocreRonald, Feb 2026
ORD - BWI
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Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

I was fully checked in the prior night and i was unchecked and then didn’t have a seat when I boarded. Instead of an aisle seat, I was out in the middle seat of the very last row of the plane.

In overall it was a good experience, the only down point was that the entertainment screen was working properly.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Delayed an hour due to operational issues. Minimal apologies or care for the significant inconvenience caused. Landed at nearly 1am and they still couldn’t find ground staff to get us off the plane promptly.

The aircraft had several problems - from excess fuel to non operational ac. Two hours of delay in Chicago could have been avoided with proper planning and aircraft maintenance.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

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