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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $386-$920
United Airlines
Thu 9/17Sun 9/20
MCI - BFL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$323
United Airlines
Wed 12/16
MCI - BFL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $350 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 49m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield (MCI-BFL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Bakersfield

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20
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6:00 am - 11:40 am-
7h 40m
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6:20 pm - 8:58 am-
12h 38m
$339United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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5:20 pm - 9:01 pm-
5h 41m
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5:00 am - 12:28 pm-
5h 28m
$384United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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11:27 am - 9:01 pm-
11h 34m
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5:00 am - 12:28 pm-
5h 28m
$390United Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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12h 46m
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2:18 pm - 11:52 pm-
7h 34m
$395United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
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5h 09m
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6:15 am - 1:30 pm-
5h 15m
$445American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15
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2:25 pm - 8:37 pm-
8h 12m
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4:15 pm - 11:54 pm-
5h 39m
$470American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15
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1:03 pm - 10:23 pm-
11h 20m
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4:15 pm - 11:54 pm-
5h 39m
$476American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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2:25 pm - 8:37 pm-
8h 12m
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6:10 am - 1:34 pm-
5h 24m
$542American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8
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1:03 pm - 10:23 pm-
11h 20m
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5:56 am - 1:40 pm-
5h 44m
$548American Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15
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11h 20m
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12:37 pm - 12:18 am-
9h 41m
$553American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Kansas City to Bakersfield flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield is March, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $920 and $700 respectively.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$323
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield

  • What is the cheapest flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield was $323 for a one-way ticket and $339 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Kansas City and Bakersfield?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    When flying out of Kansas City you will be using Kansas City. You will be landing at Bakersfield, also known as Bakersfield Meadows Field.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Kansas City and Bakersfield, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $338 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $398 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bakersfield from Kansas City is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bakersfield with an airline and back to Kansas City with another airline. Booking your flights between Kansas City and BFL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bakersfield from Kansas City up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Kansas City to Bakersfield

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Kansas City to Bakersfield. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Kansas City to Bakersfield? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10059 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
6.6Food
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The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

Delayed 2 hours while stuck on the aircraft. If the luggage was properly loaded the first time we probably wouldn’t have been delayed at all

Flight be on time would be a good start. Then train your flight attendants to be attentive and friendly. This time they completely forgot my row for the measly snack! United, do better!

It was a short, comfortable flight. It did leave an hour late due to the pilot having to be replaced (family emergency) but that didn’t inconvenience myself & my friend. The situation was explained, eventually.

There was a piece of plastic baked into my buttermilk biscuit! I have a pictures. The flight attendants in first class were really apologetic, and tried to rectify the situation. I I am very appreciative that they were able to give me some packets of pretzels and gummy bears. I understand they don't personally handle the food until warming it up so I know it wasn't their fault. I don't know whether it was a newer aircraft, or different food packaging, but I was happy that when the food was being warmed up - it didn't smell like plastic. Jokes on me with finding plastic in my food.

The seats were uncomfortable, as if the cushions haven't been switched out in many years. I felt like I was on an old bus. The food was delicious. thank you. Onboard entertainment, very limited. Unless you like violent movies. Why in the world would you have such severely violent movies on a plane? if you don't want to see such things, you don't have a choice. Have you considered that when choosing entertainment? Good god. Why would you have the Godfather? Or black women being brutally beaten with a club? Why in the hell would you put that kind of material on a plane? As for Kayak: Why when I ordered Qantas, was the plane on United?

UA594 was delayed multiple times. I ended up getting picked up so I can make it in time for work 6AM on Monday, 7/6/2026

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Boarding was quick and efficient. My screen didn’t come on and everyone else had theirs working so a little bummer but it was a short flight!

They makes us feel confident on the flight. There was no any cancelation and they are really helpful with us.

My flight in Dallas had maintenance issues. Which caused us to missed our connecting flight in LA. We had to stay overnight in Los Angeles. American Airlines booked us a hotel. The hotel was the Holiday Inn. It was horrible. The whole hotel smelled like weed and there were people rambling all night long up and down the hallways. The carpets in the hallway and the room has stains. There was dirt on the floor. It was so nasty that I slept in my clothes.

Great. Clean. Seats comfortable. Food was free. Had new release movies.

The airplane I love and I love I came back safe thank you American airlines

Horrible. No AC. No Air inside the plane. We had to deplane twice! It is late almost 5 hrs in total. I almost passed out and about to call 911. I asked the crew to be honest and open the door. The lady next to me was lay down in the floor due to heat and no air inside the plane. I got headaches, can’t wait the replacement flight about midnight Dallas time. I end it up rebook for next day flight and stay overnight using my own pocket in a hotel nearby due to headaches and can’t breath. I still have a headache this morning. Still not decided yes how to file this issue to AA and/or FAA.

Worst communication. Delayed boarding for two hours without a single announcement until hour 1 had passed - on time status showing until our flight was supposed to takeoff and the crew had already walked away. No one was boarding. Disgusting part of DFW overcrowded with no AC on a 97 degree day. Then the first app update is that we’d take off in 15 mins… but again no one had boarded a full flight. No announcement in the terminal so everyone is just crowded around a disgusting place with no info for over an hour which turned into two. This was an overfill flight and a disgrace to passenger decency all while likely just trying to fix their own issue of overbooking. The worst airline at the worst airport.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

More room. International flight - by the time you put your purse and shoes under the seat in front of you, add in the pillow and blanket they give you- makes for tight fit.

Everything minus the seat, was okay. Not enough room. 15 hours in a small space was hard on my back. I'm still quite sore.

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