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Cheapest round-trip
$352
Typical prices: $330-$505
United Airlines
Sun 11/18Sat 12/1
ORD - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$357
Typical prices: $373-$595
American Airlines
Mon 11/26
ORD - BFL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Bakersfield. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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January
Cheapest • 46% price drop
July
Most popular
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $350 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Bakersfield (ORD-BFL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
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8:40 am - 1:24 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 44m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:25 pm - 12:50 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
$352United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 3:31 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
10h 32m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 5:00 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$358American Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Wed, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:36 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 36m1 stop Los Angeles
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6:15 am - 2:35 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 20m1 stop Los Angeles
$360United Airlines
Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
9h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
7:12 pm - 5:00 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$368American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 9:01 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:18 pm - 12:59 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 41m1 stop Los Angeles
$368United Airlines
Mon, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 5
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:17 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 02m1 stop Los Angeles
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2:03 pm - 11:02 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 59m1 stop Los Angeles
$368United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:36 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 36m1 stop Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 10:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 41m1 stop Los Angeles
$368United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:36 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 36m1 stop Los Angeles
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4:22 pm - 12:59 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 37m1 stop San Francisco
$368United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
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4:01 pm - 10:13 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 12m1 stop San Francisco
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4:22 pm - 12:59 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 37m1 stop San Francisco
$403United Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 9
American Airlines Logo
12:02 pm - 5:23 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 21m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:50 pm - 11:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
9h 09m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$409American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield flights

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield typically range from $330 to $505. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $352, on United Airlines.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield at $240 round-trip.
•April ($574) and May ($513) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 139% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$352
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 60% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield takes 00m, covering 1,728 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield range from $330 to $505, with an average of $448 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield 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 $352 to $2,009. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $403.

  • What car rental options are available at Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL)?

    Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport (BFL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Budget
    • Dollar
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Avis
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) - 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $382 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $107.

    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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 6h 48m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 58m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Bakersfield?

    Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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