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Cheapest round-trip
$419
Typical prices: $421-$572
American Airlines
Thu 11/22Wed 11/28
STL - BFL • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between St. Louis and Bakersfield. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 13% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $428 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 6h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield (STL-BFL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to Bakersfield

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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2:48 pm - 11:58 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
11h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:12 pm - 5:00 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$419American Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 28
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7:58 am - 12:20 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 22m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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7:12 pm - 5:00 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$505American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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1:00 pm - 10:49 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
11h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco
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12:34 pm - 8:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$563United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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1:08 pm - 10:49 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
11h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
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7:00 am - 6:05 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
9h 05m1 stop San Francisco
$564United Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:53 am - 9:01 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
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6:05 am - 6:05 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
10h 00m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
$569United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
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1:08 pm - 10:49 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
11h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco
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2:18 pm - 8:57 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
28h 39m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl
$587United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
American Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 6:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 23m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:02 pm - 9:31 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
10h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$602American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
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7:41 am - 6:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:02 pm - 9:31 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
10h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$607American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 30
United Airlines Logo
4:39 pm - 9:01 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 22m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:34 pm - 8:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
$611United Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
American Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 6:40 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 23m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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9:02 pm - 9:31 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
10h 29m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$636American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to Bakersfield flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to Bakersfield?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield typically range from $421 to $572. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $419, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Bakersfield?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Bakersfield. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 117% higher.

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Key details for St. Louis to Bakersfield flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$419
Beat the crowds with an average 66% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 11% increase in travelers.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield

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Your St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Bakersfield?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield.

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to Bakersfield?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Bakersfield takes 00m, covering 1,590 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Bakersfield flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield range from $421 to $572, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $421 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis 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 $419 to $2,225. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 St. Louis to Bakersfield?

    Flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 52% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 43% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $421 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,049, a difference of $628.

    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 much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to Bakersfield?

    Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 45m, compared with 6h 29m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 15m via Denver Intl (DEN).

  • What is the time difference between St. Louis and Bakersfield?

    Bakersfield is 2 hours behind St. Louis (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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