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Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Bakersfield.

There are currently no nonstop flights available from San Diego to Bakersfield. Flights with 1 layover take between 4h 13m and 4h 40m in total, depending on the connection.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $318 to $1,095. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $428, which is 87% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from San Diego to Bakersfield usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

Connecting flights from San Diego to Bakersfield most commonly pass through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 20% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Diego to Bakersfield. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $293 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $363, a difference of $70.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 40m via San Francisco (SFO).