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?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield: • Economy Class • First Class

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) - 7% of one-stop connections • Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. 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 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 $468 to $2,167. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $460, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.

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 50m, compared with 8h 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 averaging $63 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 $398 to $576, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield typically range from $398 to $576. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $468, on American Airlines.

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

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

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

American Airlines ($468) and United Airlines ($474) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Bakersfield according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for Philadelphia to Bakersfield layovers at 4h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Bakersfield

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

9:27 am - 3:31 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:59 am - 7:50 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

6h 51m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$468American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

10:30 am - 10:13 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

14h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

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

7h 46m1 stop Denver Intl

$474United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

6:15 am - 1:24 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

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

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

$479United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

7:46 am - 1:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 3:49 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 49m1 stop Denver Intl

$518United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

7:46 am - 1:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

12:35 pm - 11:37 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

8h 02m1 stop Denver Intl

$518United Airlines

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12

7:46 am - 1:41 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

6:15 am - 9:40 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

12h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$524United Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 26

10:49 am - 6:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 51m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:56 am - 7:43 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

6h 47m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$574American Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 26

8:32 am - 6:40 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

13h 08m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 4:33 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$580American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

6:35 pm - 11:58 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 23m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:02 pm - 7:10 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 08m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$637American Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29

3:46 pm - 11:58 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

11h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

9:02 pm - 7:10 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 08m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$705American Airlines

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Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

9:10 am - 3:32 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 22m1 stop San Francisco

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

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$518United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 3:32 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 32m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

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

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$524United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

9:10 am - 3:32 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 22m1 stop San Francisco

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

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$542United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

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

8h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 am - 11:30 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

13h 30m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$564United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

6:00 am - 3:32 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 32m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl San Francisco

7:00 am - 7:31 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

9h 31m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$638United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

9:45 am - 9:01 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

14h 16m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

7:00 am - 11:30 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

13h 30m2 stops San Francisco Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$659United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

10:45 am - 3:31 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 46m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 4:19 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 19m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$985American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

10:54 am - 10:49 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

14h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

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

8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl

$991United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 3

1:16 pm - 10:49 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 33m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl San Francisco

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

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

$996United Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 5

7:00 am - 12:24 pmPHL Philadelphia-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 24m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:12 pm - 5:15 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PHL Philadelphia

7h 03m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,115American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. It’s 27% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 69% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield:

• Economy Class
• First Class
How long is a flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Bakersfield takes 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Philadelphia to Bakersfield flight?
Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield range from $398 to $576, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $398 counts as a good deal.
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 $468 to $2,167. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $460, which is 22% 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 averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Hertz
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).
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) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Philadelphia to Bakersfield. 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 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 50m, compared with 8h 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $358, about $465 less than Sunday fares (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
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport By IHG

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