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Among airlines operating Denver to Bakersfield flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Denver and Bakersfield.

Flights from Denver to Bakersfield usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Denver to Bakersfield.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $259 round-trip via San Francisco (SFO), compared to $363 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Connecting flights from Denver to Bakersfield most commonly pass through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 52% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 48% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the Denver to Bakersfield route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $275 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $652, a difference of $377. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Bakersfield flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Denver to Bakersfield:

• Earliest: departs at 11:17 am and lands at 2:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 10:08 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 48m.

A nonstop flight from Denver to Bakersfield takes 2h 48m, covering 842 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $309 to $1,117. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Bakersfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $218, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 6h 30m via San Francisco (SFO).

Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Denver (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Denver to Bakersfield range from $269 to $423, with an average of $334 over the past 12 months. Anything below $269 counts as a good deal.