Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

Flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield.

Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield pass through?

Connecting flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield most commonly pass through: • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 83% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the New Orleans to Bakersfield route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $658, a difference of $315. 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 New Orleans to Bakersfield?

A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 1,708 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Bakersfield changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $926 to $1,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 31% higher than the lowest one.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 10m, compared with 7h 27m via Denver Intl (DEN).

What is the time difference between New Orleans and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 2 hours behind New Orleans (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 New Orleans to Bakersfield flight?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield range from $343 to $492, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $343 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

United Airlines ($926) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from New Orleans to Bakersfield in the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) is the most popular layover for the New Orleans to Bakersfield route. 83% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PHX.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

Flights via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $439. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for New Orleans to Bakersfield layovers at 210 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Sep 27 - Thu, Oct 1

2:34 pm - 8:56 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 1:32 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

$926United Airlines

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5:15 am - 11:17 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 02m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

5:00 am - 1:32 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 32m1 stop Denver Intl

$932United Airlines

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5:15 am - 1:22 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 07m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

5:00 am - 8:08 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

13h 08m2 stops Denver Intl Houston George Bush Intcntl

$937United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

8:05 am - 3:33 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 28m1 stop San Francisco

12:05 pm - 9:44 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,064United Airlines

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8:05 am - 3:33 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 28m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 8:38 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

16h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,109United Airlines

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5:15 am - 11:17 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 02m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

4:07 pm - 8:36 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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$1,165United Airlines

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8:05 am - 3:33 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 28m1 stop San Francisco

4:07 pm - 8:38 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

14h 31m3 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,218United Airlines

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Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

11:16 am - 6:02 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 46m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:18 am - 10:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

11h 40m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$744American Airlines

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5:05 am - 11:40 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

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28h 31m1 stop San Francisco

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10:04 am - 8:38 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

20h 34m2 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl

$783United Airlines

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8:20 am - 1:09 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

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28h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$798United Airlines

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5:05 am - 1:09 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

4:20 pm - 10:51 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

28h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$804United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

9:40 am - 8:43 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

13h 03m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Denver Intl

10:04 am - 8:38 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

20h 34m3 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$897United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

4:25 pm - 8:43 pmMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

4:20 pm - 10:51 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

28h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$903United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

5:05 am - 11:40 amMSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 35m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles Los Angeles

4:20 pm - 8:38 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

14h 18m3 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,098United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Bakersfield?

Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield start at $926. Prices are above average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $343 to $492. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $926 on United Airlines.

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Which airports can I use when flying from New Orleans to Bakersfield?
Flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield usually depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield.
Which airports do connecting flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield pass through?
Connecting flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield most commonly pass through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 83% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 17% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 48% on the New Orleans to Bakersfield route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $658, a difference of $315. 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 New Orleans to Bakersfield?
A nonstop flight from New Orleans to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 1,708 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to Bakersfield changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $926 to $1,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 31% higher than the lowest one.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from New Orleans to Bakersfield?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 10m, compared with 7h 27m via Denver Intl (DEN).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 2 hours behind New Orleans (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 New Orleans to Bakersfield flight?
Round-trip flights from New Orleans to Bakersfield range from $343 to $492, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $343 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average $343 - about $315 less than Sunday (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your New Orleans to Bakersfield trip for January. Fares historically average $298 round-trip in that month - typically $236 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport.
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport By IHG
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport

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