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Cheapest round-trip
$368
Typical prices: $383-$568
American Airlines
Sat 1/20Fri 1/26
DTW - BFL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Bakersfield. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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June
Cheapest • 25% price drop
July
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $499 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 58m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Bakersfield (DTW-BFL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Bakersfield

Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26
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7:17 am - 12:01 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 44m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 3:57 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$368American Airlines
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28
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5:44 pm - 10:12 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 28m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:53 pm - 9:39 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 46m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$374American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 11:42 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 49m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles
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5:00 am - 2:49 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
$374United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:11 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
13h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:41 pm - 10:51 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 10m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$374American Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
7:22 am - 12:12 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 50m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 9:15 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 15m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$374American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26
United Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 9:24 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
10h 31m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 5:07 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 07m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$379United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 26
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:11 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
13h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:06 am - 7:54 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 48m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
$379American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14
American Airlines Logo
7:25 am - 12:20 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 5:10 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$438American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:13 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
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8:00 am - 5:50 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 50m1 stop San Francisco
$440United Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 10:13 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 38m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:50 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 50m1 stop San Francisco
$442United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield typically range from $383 to $568. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $368, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 86% higher.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$368
Beat the crowds with an average 64% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 44% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield takes 00m, covering 1,962 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield range from $383 to $568, with an average of $499 over the past 12 months. Anything below $383 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 $368 to $1,481. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 69% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $368 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $929, a difference of $561.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

    Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 58m, compared with 7h via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 30m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Bakersfield?

    Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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