RDU - BFL

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Cheapest round-trip
$326
Typical prices: $299-$557
American Airlines
Sat 8/15Sat 8/22
RDU - BFL • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$367
American Airlines
Sun 8/16
RDU - BFL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $326 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $472 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 26m (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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield

Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 6:20 pm
RDU
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BFL
9h 11m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:52 am - 3:47 pm
BFL
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RDU
6h 55m
1 stop
$326American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 7:45 pm
RDU
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BFL
8h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:09 pm
BFL
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RDU
7h 54m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 7:45 pm
RDU
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BFL
8h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:09 pm
BFL
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RDU
7h 54m
1 stop
$359American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 11:42 am
RDU
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BFL
7h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:09 pm
BFL
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RDU
7h 54m
1 stop
$360American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 11:42 am
RDU
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BFL
7h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 10:53 pm
BFL
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RDU
10h 14m
2 stops
$363American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 6:20 pm
RDU
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BFL
9h 11m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 11:09 pm
BFL
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RDU
7h 54m
1 stop
$364American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 11:42 am
RDU
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BFL
7h 07m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 10:53 pm
BFL
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RDU
10h 14m
2 stops
$365American Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 11:42 am
RDU
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BFL
8h 22m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 11:49 pm
BFL
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RDU
11h 10m
2 stops
$368American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 6:20 pm
RDU
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BFL
9h 11m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 10:53 pm
BFL
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RDU
10h 14m
2 stops
$369American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21
American Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 6:20 pm
RDU
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BFL
9h 11m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 10:53 pm
BFL
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RDU
10h 14m
2 stops
$370American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Bakersfield flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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 August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield is October, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,030 and $643 respectively.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$326
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 31% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield

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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield was $367 for a one-way ticket and $326 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Bakersfield, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $605 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $403 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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 airlines 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9927 reviews
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.7Food
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I didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

6.0 GoodKinga, May 2026
RDU - FRA
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I didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Food is terrible. Flight is outdated and seats are not comfy.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Got automatically assigned middle seats unless you fork out extra money for a seat assignment, not impressed.

Late by nearly 2 hours due to taking that long to change a tire on the plane.

The boarding on this Air Canada flight from Toronto to Barcelona was a complete mess. The ticket was written under United but they were actually Air Canada flights. We went from one end of the Toronto airport to the complete other side.

I found the seats ergonomically uncomfortable forcing the body to seat slightly hunched. For a short flight I worked on adjustments but for a longer flight, it would be difficult.

For some unknown reason, my checked bag didn't arrive at the same time. I got to my destination about 30 minutes late (5pm) and my bag was delivered to my hotel at 2:06am.... in the past 4 flights with AA, they been delayed and I've missed connections and my bags. Poor service.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Awfully rude American worker at door when we started boarding flight. Then, walk into a blazing hot airplane with no air conditioning until twenty minutes into the flight. Free entertainment was non existent! My husband, along with the fellow passenger in our row, and I could not get entertainment to work, no WIFI! Really?? Been flying American a long time. Was very disappointed.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Everything was great except boarding for the flight from Charlotte to Raleigh and seating from New Orleans to Charlotte.

For an over three hour long flight one pack of cookies was not enough.

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