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Cheapest round-trip
$374
Typical prices: $404-$612
American Airlines
Sat 10/27Sat 11/3
LGA - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$383
Typical prices: $199-$518
United Airlines
Wed 11/14
LGA - BFL • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
There are currently no direct flights between New York and Bakersfield. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheapest • Avg $368 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 16m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from New York to Bakersfield (NYC-BFL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New York to Bakersfield

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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12:56 pm - 7:55 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
9h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 5:04 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$374American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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12:25 pm - 7:55 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
10h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 5:04 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$380American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 7:55 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
10h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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9:59 am - 11:44 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-LGA New York LaGuardia
10h 45m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Charlotte Douglas
$385American Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:36 amEWR  Newark-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 36m1 stop Los Angeles
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2:18 pm - 12:46 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-EWR Newark
7h 28m1 stop Los Angeles
$388United Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 8:04 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
9h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:56 am - 5:15 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$388American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
12:56 pm - 7:55 pmLGA  New York LaGuardia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
9h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 5:04 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-LGA New York LaGuardia
8h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$406American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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2:46 pm - 7:55 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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12:50 pm - 11:44 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
7h 54m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$406American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
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11:59 am - 7:55 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
10h 56m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 6:50 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
9h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$412American Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
10:29 am - 7:55 pmJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
12h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:00 am - 8:03 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
11h 03m2 stops Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$417American Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Sat, Oct 17
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:21 amEWR  Newark-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
8h 21m1 stop Los Angeles
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10:04 am - 11:35 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-EWR Newark
10h 31m1 stop San Francisco
$468United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for New York to Bakersfield flights

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

Round-trip flights from New York to Bakersfield typically range from $404 to $612. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $374, on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest New York to Bakersfield flight route?

There's little price difference between New York to Bakersfield routes. They average around $516 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Bakersfield?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Bakersfield. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 66% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from New York to Bakersfield?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Bakersfield at $296 round-trip.
•May ($656) and July ($592) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 121% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Key details for New York to Bakersfield flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

$374
Beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in travelers.
Round-trip flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Bakersfield

When to book flights from New York to Bakersfield

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Your New York 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 New York to Bakersfield?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Bakersfield:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from New York to Bakersfield?

    A nonstop flight from New York to Bakersfield takes 00m, covering 2,449 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from New York 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 New York to Bakersfield flight?

    Round-trip flights from New York to Bakersfield range from $404 to $612, with an average of $524 over the past 12 months. Anything below $404 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from New York 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 $374 to $3,079. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from New York to Bakersfield looking right now?

    One-way fares from New York to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $470, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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

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

    Flights from New York to Bakersfield may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

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

    One-stop flights from New York to Bakersfield most commonly connect through:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 61% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 24% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) - 7% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 54% on flights from New York to Bakersfield. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $409 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $875, a difference of $466.

    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 New York to Bakersfield?

    Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 33m, compared with 8h 16m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 20m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What is the time difference between New York and Bakersfield?

    Bakersfield is 3 hours behind New York (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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