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Cheapest round-trip
$368
Typical prices: $368-$538
American Airlines
Mon 11/12Wed 11/14
DTW - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$383
Typical prices: $404-$508
American Airlines
Thu 10/4
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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January
Cheapest • 38% price drop
June
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San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $446 (round-trip)
Denver Intl (DEN)
Shortest trip • 6h 55m (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

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
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2:49 pm - 8:21 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 32m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 4:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 59m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$368American Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
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5:05 pm - 10:49 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 44m1 stop San Francisco
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5:00 am - 8:30 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$374United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14
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7:26 am - 1:24 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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5:00 am - 6:54 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 54m2 stops Denver Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$412United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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3:31 pm - 8:56 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:05 pm - 10:39 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$438United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
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5:30 am - 11:17 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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12:05 pm - 10:39 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$444United Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 11:17 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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5:00 am - 6:11 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$449United Airlines
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 8:26 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:48 pm - 9:30 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
11h 42m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$454American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
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1:35 pm - 10:38 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 03m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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5:56 am - 6:24 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
9h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$457American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 9:01 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 37m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:34 pm - 10:15 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 41m1 stop Denver Intl
$468United Airlines
Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 8:26 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
12:24 pm - 11:22 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
7h 58m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$528American 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 start at $368. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $368 to $538. 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?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 107% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield at $278 round-trip.
•April ($925) and December ($809) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 232% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$383
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 18% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield?

    On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 61%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $368 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $929: a $561 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 0h 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.

  • 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 $1,045. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $404, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • 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 55m, compared with 7h 06m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 38m 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.

  • 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Bakersfield range from $368 to $538, with an average of $447 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

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