RDU - BFL

$394 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Bakersfield, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Bakersfield, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$394
Typical prices: $298-$245
United Airlines
Tue 5/5Sat 5/9
RDU - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$754
American Airlines
Sun 5/17
RDU - BFL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $394 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.1 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Raleigh and Bakersfield. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $443 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 56m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield (RDU-BFL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield

Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:22 pm
RDU
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BFL
8h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 10:50 pm
BFL
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RDU
7h 20m
1 stop
$394United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:22 pm
RDU
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BFL
8h 22m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:40 pm
BFL
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RDU
13h 40m
2 stops
$400United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
4:22 pm - 8:48 pm
RDU
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BFL
7h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:25 pm
BFL
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RDU
7h 25m
1 stop
$477United Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 12:15 am
RDU
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BFL
9h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:25 pm
BFL
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RDU
7h 25m
1 stop
$480United Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
4:22 pm - 8:48 pm
RDU
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BFL
7h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:16 pm
BFL
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RDU
14h 16m
2 stops
$486United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sat, May 9
United Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 9:24 pm
RDU
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BFL
13h 09m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:40 pm
BFL
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RDU
13h 40m
2 stops
$499United Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 22
American Airlines Logo
4:49 pm - 10:39 pm
RDU
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BFL
8h 50m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:29 pm
BFL
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RDU
8h 29m
1 stop
$580American Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
5:27 pm - 12:15 am
RDU
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BFL
9h 48m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:37 pm
BFL
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RDU
12h 37m
2 stops
$587United Airlines
Fri, Jun 12 - Mon, Jun 22
American Airlines Logo
3:12 pm - 10:39 pm
RDU
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BFL
10h 27m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:29 pm
BFL
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RDU
8h 29m
1 stop
$615American Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Sun, May 24
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 11:51 am
RDU
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BFL
8h 16m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:37 pm
BFL
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RDU
13h 37m
2 stops
$654United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Bakersfield flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Bakersfield departing in May.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$394
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 64% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield was $754 for a one-way ticket and $394 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Bakersfield?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    Raleigh and Bakersfield are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Bakersfield Meadows Field.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Raleigh and Bakersfield.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bakersfield from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bakersfield with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and BFL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bakersfield from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Bakersfield? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.1
American AirlinesOverall score based on 11644 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.2Comfort
6.9Entertainment
7.9Crew
6.4Food
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Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

10.0 ExcellentHari, Apr 2026
MCO - SFO
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Flight: Started on time. Comfortable flight. Arrived on time. Crew: Very cordial and helpful. Drinks and snack was served with a smile. Overall enjoyed the trip. Regards, Hari Doss Chanchala Doss

To have arrived on time and not 3 hours late after having already spent $100 to change to an earlier flight, only to arrive back home close to the original flight time.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

The WiFi would not connect enough for me to do my actual work. It permaspooled, disconnected, said it was connected, then wouldn't open an email... it was frustrating. I am not a tall person, 5'4" - and I felt cramped with little room to reach into my bag under the seat in front of me. I feel sorry for anyone taller than me having to fly. the one positive thing I will add, is the overhead bins are roomy enough to manage more bags than other carriers.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Delayed for mechanical and no updates on what was happening and how long the delay might be.

A first class seat should fit a fat person, and this doesn't. The trays in the armrest are less functional than an ordinary tray in the back of the seat.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

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