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) - 79% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 21% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Portland to Bakersfield. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $202. 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 Portland to Bakersfield?

There are currently no nonstop flights available from Portland to Bakersfield. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 21m and 6h 46m 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 $328 to $888. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $352, which is 26% 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 21m, compared with 6h 46m 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 $448, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Bakersfield typically range from $328 to $448. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $328, on United Airlines.

What’s 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.

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

United Airlines ($328) and American Airlines ($378) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Portland to Bakersfield according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s 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. 79% 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 $431. 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 3h 46m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap flights from Portland to Bakersfield with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19

3:40 pm - 7:40 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 00m1 stop San Francisco

1:58 pm - 8:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

6h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$328United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

9:00 am - 3:32 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 32m1 stop San Francisco

4:22 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

6h 24m1 stop San Francisco

$328United Airlines

Fri, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 19

7:00 am - 1:23 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 23m1 stop San Francisco

2:29 pm - 8:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

6h 16m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

9:00 am - 3:32 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 32m1 stop San Francisco

2:18 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 28m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$334United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

3:40 pm - 10:13 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 33m1 stop San Francisco

7:30 am - 2:34 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

7h 04m1 stop San Francisco

$358United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

3:40 pm - 10:13 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 33m1 stop San Francisco

2:18 pm - 10:57 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 39m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$364United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

3:40 pm - 10:49 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 09m1 stop San Francisco

2:18 pm - 10:56 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 38m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$364United Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

3:00 pm - 10:38 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:50 pm - 5:54 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

5h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$378American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

3:44 pm - 8:18 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 34m1 stop San Francisco

2:07 pm - 6:23 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

4h 16m1 stop San Francisco

$428United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

3:00 pm - 10:38 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 1:39 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

7h 29m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$418American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

5:10 am - 11:48 amPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 1:39 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

7h 29m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$418American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

12:45 pm - 8:56 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

4:22 pm - 9:02 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

4h 40m1 stop San Francisco

$433United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

12:45 pm - 8:56 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

8h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

4:22 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

6h 24m1 stop San Francisco

$433United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

3:00 pm - 10:38 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 1:39 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

7h 29m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$433American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

5:10 am - 11:48 amPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 38m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 1:39 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

7h 29m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$438American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

7:29 pm - 11:59 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 30m1 stop San Francisco

2:18 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 28m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$439United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

7:29 pm - 11:59 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 30m1 stop San Francisco

2:18 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 28m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$523United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

7:29 pm - 11:59 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 30m1 stop San Francisco

2:18 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 28m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$614United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

7:29 pm - 11:59 pmPDX Portland-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 30m1 stop San Francisco

2:18 pm - 10:46 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-PDX Portland

8h 28m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

$629United Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Portland 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 Portland to Bakersfield departing in january.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Bakersfield? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Portland to Bakersfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •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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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Bakersfield?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Portland to Bakersfield.
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 21m and 6h 46m 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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Portland to Bakersfield flight?
Round-trip flights from Portland to Bakersfield range from $328 to $448, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.
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 $328 to $888. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x 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 $352, which is 26% 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 Portland to Bakersfield?
Flights from Portland to Bakersfield usually depart from Portland (PDX) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Bakersfield pass through?
Connecting flights from Portland to Bakersfield most commonly pass through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 79% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 21% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Bakersfield?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Portland to Bakersfield. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $355 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $557, a difference of $202.

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 Portland to Bakersfield?
Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 6h 46m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $355, about $202 less than Sunday fares (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
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport By IHG

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