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Cheapest round-trip
$312
Typical prices: $320-$505
United Airlines
Sat 10/20Sat 11/3
ORD - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$373
Typical prices: $337-$595
United Airlines
Tue 1/2
ORD - BFL • 1 stop
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 • 47% price drop
July
Most popular
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $324 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 44m (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, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:50 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
9h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:45 pm - 10:31 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$312American Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 3:26 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 46m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
12:34 pm - 9:30 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 56m1 stop Denver Intl
$312United Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:40 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 40m1 stop Los Angeles
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2:03 pm - 10:55 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 52m1 stop Los Angeles
$330United Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
6:59 am - 11:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 10:31 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$331American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Fri, Sep 25
American Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 3:32 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
9h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:32 am - 4:05 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$336American Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 11:45 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 45m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:43 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$337American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:17 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 17m1 stop Los Angeles
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4:07 pm - 12:59 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 52m1 stop San Francisco
$348United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 30
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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
$364United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 6:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
9h 30m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:09 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
8h 09m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$370American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
12:51 pm - 5:54 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 03m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 11:05 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 02m1 stop Los Angeles
$412United 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 start at $312. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $320 to $505. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $312 on United Airlines.

What is 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

$312
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 47% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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) - 69% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 30% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $347 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $489, a difference of $142. 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 long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 1,728 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Bakersfield:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • 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.

  • 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 $312 to $1,703. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $443, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 44m, compared with 7h 14m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 53m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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 $320 to $505, with an average of $450 over the past 12 months. Anything below $320 counts as a good deal.

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