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 $1,461. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $342, which is 25% 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.

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

American Airlines ($308) and United Airlines ($308) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Portland to Bakersfield according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

San Francisco (SFO) is the most popular layover for the Portland to Bakersfield route. 76% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via SFO.

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

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $396. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

San Francisco (SFO) had the shortest average connection time for Portland to Bakersfield layovers at 229 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Portland to Bakersfield

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

1:03 pm - 5:54 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 51m1 stop San Francisco

7:15 am - 12:00 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

4h 45m1 stop San Francisco

$308United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

5:30 am - 10:39 amPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 09m1 stop San Francisco

4:20 pm - 9:00 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

4h 40m1 stop San Francisco

$308United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

5:45 pm - 10:23 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:12 pm - 11:12 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

7h 00m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$308American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24

5:30 am - 10:39 amPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 09m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 12:34 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

10h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$314United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12

11:15 am - 5:54 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 39m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 10:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$314United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

5:30 am - 10:39 amPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 09m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 10:57 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$314United Airlines

Thu, Dec 17 - Mon, Dec 21

8:31 am - 3:18 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 47m1 stop San Francisco

2:33 pm - 10:36 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$320United Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7

11:15 am - 5:54 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 39m1 stop San Francisco

7:15 am - 12:00 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

4h 45m1 stop San Francisco

$323United Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6

12:45 pm - 8:43 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 am - 12:00 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

4h 45m1 stop San Francisco

$338United Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

6:34 pm - 11:31 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 1:33 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

7h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$388American Airlines

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Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

5:00 am - 1:19 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 19m1 stop Denver Intl

7:15 am - 12:00 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

4h 45m1 stop San Francisco

$368United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

5:00 am - 1:19 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 19m1 stop Denver Intl

2:03 pm - 10:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 42m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$392United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24

12:45 pm - 8:43 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

11:30 am - 6:19 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

6h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$413United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24

1:03 pm - 5:54 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 51m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 12:37 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

10h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$419United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

5:30 am - 10:39 amPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 09m1 stop San Francisco

7:15 am - 12:00 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

4h 45m1 stop San Francisco

$493United Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29

5:00 am - 1:19 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 19m1 stop Denver Intl

5:10 am - 11:59 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

30h 49m3 stops Denver Intl Kansas City Houston George Bush Intcntl

$682United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24

1:03 pm - 11:40 amPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

22h 37m3 stops San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

11:30 am - 6:19 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

6h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$718United Airlines

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24

1:03 pm - 11:40 amPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

22h 37m3 stops San Francisco Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

2:03 pm - 12:37 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

10h 34m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$723United 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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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 $1,461. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 $342, which is 25% 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.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $356 - about $201 less than Sunday (36% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Portland to Bakersfield trip for April. Fares historically average $278 round-trip in that month - typically $454 less than the most expensive month, which is March (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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