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Cheapest round-trip
$325
Typical prices: $330-$516
American Airlines
Sun 10/14Sat 10/20
STL - BFL • 1 stop
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
January
Cheapest • 37% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Cheapest • Avg $356 (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

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 11:48 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
5h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 8:43 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$325American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
American Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 11:48 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
5h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 9:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
9h 54m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
$331American Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20
United Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 11:21 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 11m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles
United Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 11:44 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
7h 41m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Denver Intl
$343United Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 7
American Airlines Logo
10:21 am - 5:23 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
9h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:28 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$350American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 7
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:31 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:28 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
8h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$356American Airlines
Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Jan 7
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:31 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
11h 31m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 11:59 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
9h 05m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$361American Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 5
American Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 8:04 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:38 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$368American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 11:48 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
5h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 8:43 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$368American Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 16
American Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 11:48 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
5h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
American Airlines Logo
12:37 pm - 8:43 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 06m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$368American Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3
United Airlines Logo
4:39 pm - 8:56 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 17m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
10:04 am - 6:43 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-STL Lambert-St Louis
6h 39m1 stop San Francisco
$536United 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 start at $325. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $330 to $516. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $325 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to Bakersfield, it is 38% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 137% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for St. Louis to Bakersfield flights

Low season

April
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 89% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.

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Your St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Bakersfield?

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

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • 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) - 58% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 38% 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 St. Louis to Bakersfield?

    On the St. Louis to Bakersfield route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 74%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $278 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,049: a $771 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to Bakersfield takes 0h 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.

  • 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 $325 to $1,659. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 47m, compared with 6h 29m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 7h 08m 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.

  • 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 St. Louis to Bakersfield flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to Bakersfield range from $330 to $516, with an average of $442 over the past 12 months. Anything below $330 counts as a good deal.

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