Which airports can I use when flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield usually depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield.

Which airports do connecting flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield pass through?

Connecting flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield most commonly pass through: • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 50% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) - 50% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $433, a difference of $135. 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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield takes 00m, covering 533 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City 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 $1,367. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield looking right now?

One-way fares from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $313, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 57m, compared with 5h 24m via San Francisco (SFO).

What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Bakersfield?

Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • Hertz

How much should I expect to pay for a Salt Lake City to Bakersfield flight?

Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield range from $308 to $408, with an average of $357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield typically range from $308 to $408. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $328, on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield at $308 round-trip. •August ($526) and July ($493) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 70% 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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

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

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and San Francisco (SFO) are the most popular layovers for the Salt Lake City to Bakersfield route. 50% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PHX or SFO.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $367. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield which airport offers the shortest layover?

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) had the shortest average connection time for Salt Lake City to Bakersfield layovers at 3h 12m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22

6:43 pm - 10:49 pmSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop San Francisco

4:22 pm - 11:44 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

6h 22m1 stop San Francisco

$328United Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 4

7:00 am - 11:42 amSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 42m1 stop Los Angeles

4:09 pm - 9:48 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

4h 39m1 stop San Francisco

$328United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 9:20 amSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:12 pm - 12:36 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

4h 24m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$328American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

7:16 am - 11:36 amSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 20m1 stop Los Angeles

2:18 pm - 7:24 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

4h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

$328United Airlines

Fri, Jan 1 - Mon, Jan 4

6:18 am - 9:31 amSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 13m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:54 pm - 7:29 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

5h 35m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$353American Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 9:20 amSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:12 pm - 12:36 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

4h 24m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$353American Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

8:06 am - 1:24 pmSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 18m1 stop Denver Intl

4:22 pm - 11:44 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

6h 22m1 stop San Francisco

$381United Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

4:34 pm - 10:49 pmSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

7h 15m1 stop San Francisco

4:22 pm - 11:44 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

6h 22m1 stop San Francisco

$387United Airlines

Fri, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 18

7:15 am - 11:17 amSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 02m1 stop Los Angeles

5:30 am - 11:17 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

4h 47m1 stop Denver Intl

$411United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

6:00 am - 9:20 amSLC Salt Lake City-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 20m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

7:12 pm - 12:36 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SLC Salt Lake City

4h 24m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$424American Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield. It’s 17% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 21% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield at $308 round-trip.
•August ($526) and July ($493) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 70% 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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield.
How long is a flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
A nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield takes 00m, covering 533 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield flight?
Round-trip flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield range from $308 to $408, with an average of $357 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Salt Lake City 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 $1,367. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield looking right now?
One-way fares from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $313, which is 25% below 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 averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Hertz
Which airports can I use when flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
Flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield usually depart from Salt Lake City (SLC) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield pass through?
Connecting flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield most commonly pass through:

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 50% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) - 50% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 32% on flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $298 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $433, a difference of $135.

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 Salt Lake City to Bakersfield?
Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 57m, compared with 5h 24m via San Francisco (SFO).
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Bakersfield?
Bakersfield is 1 hour behind Salt Lake City (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Monday flights average $298, about $135 less than Sunday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Salt Lake City to Bakersfield trip for November. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $218 less than the most expensive month, which is August (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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