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Cheapest round-trip
$337
Typical prices: $318-$444
United Airlines
Thu 11/1Sat 11/10
MCI - BFL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$333
Typical prices: $125-$493
United Airlines
Sat 10/6
MCI - BFL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Kansas City and Bakersfield. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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July
Cheapest • 13% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $350 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 5h 33m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield (MCI-BFL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Kansas City to Bakersfield

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
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5:35 pm - 11:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 24m1 stop San Francisco
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10:04 am - 11:15 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
11h 11m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
$337United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10
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11:27 am - 7:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
10h 27m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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5:00 am - 12:28 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
5h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$337United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10
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1:34 pm - 7:54 pmMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 20m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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2:18 pm - 11:52 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
7h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl
$342United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
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6:00 am - 11:21 amMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:04 am - 11:15 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
11h 11m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl
$342United Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 17
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5:35 pm - 11:59 pmMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 24m1 stop San Francisco
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12:05 pm - 8:44 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
6h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
$362United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
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8:13 am - 12:20 pmMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:15 pm - 11:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
5h 44m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$366American Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
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8:13 am - 12:20 pmMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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12:54 pm - 12:21 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
9h 27m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$372American Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 10
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8:13 am - 12:24 pmMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 11m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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6:00 am - 1:19 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
5h 19m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$378American Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 11
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7:30 am - 11:17 amMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
5h 47m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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2:03 pm - 9:42 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
5h 39m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
$421United Airlines
Wed, Dec 16 - Mon, Dec 21
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5:23 am - 5:23 pmMCI  Kansas City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
14h 00m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:54 pm - 12:21 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-MCI Kansas City
9h 27m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$484American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Kansas City to Bakersfield flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield start at $337. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $318 to $444. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $337 on United Airlines.

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Key details for Kansas City to Bakersfield flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$333
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
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Your Kansas City 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 Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    Flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield usually depart from Kansas City (MCI) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield pass through?

    One-stop flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 59% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% 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 Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 47% on the Kansas City to Bakersfield route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $260 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $226. 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 Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    A nonstop flight from Kansas City to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 1,358 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kansas City 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 Kansas City 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 $337 to $1,606. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Kansas City to Bakersfield looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kansas City to Bakersfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $336, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Kansas City to Bakersfield?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 33m, compared with 5h 53m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 6h 33m via San Francisco (SFO).

  • What is the time difference between Kansas City and Bakersfield?

    Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Kansas City (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 Kansas City to Bakersfield flight?

    Round-trip flights from Kansas City to Bakersfield range from $318 to $444, with an average of $366 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

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