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Cheapest round-trip
$308
Typical prices: $328-$427
American Airlines
Mon 10/1Fri 10/5
PDX - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$268
Typical prices: $233-$314
American Airlines
Wed 10/17
PDX - BFL • 1 stop
When to travel
April
Cheapest • 25% price drop
May
Most popular
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Top layover airports
San Francisco (SFO)
Cheapest • Avg $396 (round-trip)
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX)
Shortest trip • 6h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Portland to Bakersfield (PDX-BFL)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Bakersfield

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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5:45 pm - 10:23 pmPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
4h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:15 pm - 11:55 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
7h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$308American Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8
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1:15 pm - 9:01 pmPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
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7:00 am - 12:22 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
5h 22m1 stop San Francisco
$324United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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7:29 pm - 11:59 pmPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
4h 30m1 stop San Francisco
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2:03 pm - 10:57 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
8h 54m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
$328United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
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5:30 am - 10:39 amPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
5h 09m1 stop San Francisco
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8:14 am - 2:46 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
6h 32m1 stop San Francisco
$338United Airlines
Sat, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 8
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1:15 pm - 9:01 pmPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
7h 46m1 stop Denver Intl
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2:18 pm - 12:44 amBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
10h 26m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
$341United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:39 amPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
5h 09m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 10:45 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
8h 42m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
$344United Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
5:10 am - 11:48 amPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
6h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
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4:15 pm - 11:55 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
7h 40m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$353American Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 5:54 pmPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
4h 51m1 stop San Francisco
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10:04 am - 2:27 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
4h 23m1 stop San Francisco
$358United Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
United Airlines Logo
1:03 pm - 5:54 pmPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
4h 51m1 stop San Francisco
United Airlines Logo
2:03 pm - 10:57 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
8h 54m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
$364United Airlines
Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7
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3:40 pm - 8:18 pmPDX  Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field
4h 38m1 stop San Francisco
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2:07 pm - 6:20 pmBFL  Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland
4h 13m1 stop San Francisco
$388United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Portland to Bakersfield flights

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Bakersfield start at $308. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $328 to $427. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $308 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Portland to Bakersfield, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 50% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Bakersfield?

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Bakersfield at $278 round-trip.
  • March ($732) and December ($640) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 163% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Portland to Bakersfield flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$268
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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Your Portland 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 Portland to Bakersfield?

    Flights from Portland to Bakersfield usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

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

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

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

    Connecting flights from Portland to Bakersfield most commonly pass through:

    • San Francisco (SFO) - 76% of one-stop connections
    • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 24% 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 Portland to Bakersfield?

    On the Portland to Bakersfield route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 37%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $356 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $557: a $201 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How long is a flight from Portland to Bakersfield?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Portland to Bakersfield. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 24m and 6h 47m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Portland 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 Portland 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 $308 to $1,185. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Portland to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $382, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

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

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 6h 47m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • 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 Portland to Bakersfield flight?

    Round-trip flights from Portland to Bakersfield range from $328 to $427, with an average of $369 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

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