Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?

Flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield.

Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield pass through?

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield most commonly connect through: • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 86% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 9% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Philadelphia to Bakersfield route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $823, a difference of $465. 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 2,391 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 $388 to $1,595. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Bakersfield looking right now?

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Bakersfield are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $441.

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

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 54m, compared with 8h 00m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 36m via San Francisco (SFO).

What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Philadelphia (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield flight?

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield range from $418 to $588, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?

American Airlines ($388) and United Airlines ($394) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Bakersfield according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) is the most popular layover for the Philadelphia to Bakersfield route. 86% 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $382. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Philadelphia to Bakersfield layovers at 264 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

12:21 pm - 6:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 19m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 4:24 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 24m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$388American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

5:22 pm - 11:29 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:59 am - 10:59 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

10h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$388American Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

7:45 am - 1:24 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

7:30 am - 11:25 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

12h 55m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$394United Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 14

10:54 am - 9:01 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

13h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

5:00 am - 5:47 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

9h 47m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$399United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

10:30 am - 10:49 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

15h 19m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

5:00 am - 3:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

$417United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

8:00 am - 1:22 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

12:34 pm - 11:39 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$498United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

9:30 am - 3:27 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 57m1 stop San Francisco

12:20 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

$498United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

9:45 am - 7:42 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 57m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

12:20 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

$504United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

9:30 am - 3:27 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 57m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 9:33 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

12h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$504United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

9:30 am - 3:27 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 57m1 stop San Francisco

6:15 am - 10:30 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

13h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$504United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

7:00 am - 11:45 amPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 45m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:45 pm - 11:31 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$511American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

10:36 am - 6:02 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 26m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:18 am - 9:06 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

8h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$516American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

10:36 am - 6:02 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 26m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:45 pm - 11:31 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$516American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

10:36 am - 6:02 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 26m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:18 am - 9:06 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

8h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$545American Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

1:30 pm - 8:43 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

4:20 pm - 9:43 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

14h 23m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$637United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

11:04 am - 8:43 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

7:14 am - 11:20 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

13h 06m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$637United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

1:30 pm - 8:43 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 13m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

5:00 am - 7:42 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

11h 42m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$637United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

5:07 pm - 11:17 amPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

21h 10m3 stops San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles

5:00 am - 9:29 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

13h 29m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$804United Airlines

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

11:04 am - 8:43 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 39m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

4:20 pm - 2:43 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

19h 23m3 stops San Francisco Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$831United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Philadelphia to Bakersfield flights

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield start at $388. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $418 to $588. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $388 on American Airlines.

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

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Bakersfield, it is 27% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 69% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	March
High season	June
Cheapest flight	$383

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Bakersfield based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
Flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield.
Which airports do connecting flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield pass through?
One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield most commonly connect through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 86% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Philadelphia to Bakersfield route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $358 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $823, a difference of $465. 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield takes 0h 00m, covering 2,391 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 $388 to $1,595. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Philadelphia to Bakersfield looking right now?
One-way fares from Philadelphia to Bakersfield are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $441.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 54m, compared with 8h 00m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 36m via San Francisco (SFO).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Philadelphia (Pacific Time vs Eastern 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 Philadelphia to Bakersfield flight?
Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield range from $418 to $588, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $418 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $358 - about $465 less than Sunday (57% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Philadelphia to Bakersfield trip for June. Fares historically average $368 round-trip in that month - typically $455 less than the most expensive month, which is May (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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