Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Bakersfield?

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

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Bakersfield?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Bakersfield pass through?

Most connecting flights from San Diego to Bakersfield pass through San Francisco (SFO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

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

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.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 $298 to $943. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Bakersfield looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $479, which is 60% 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

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

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Bakersfield typically range from $358 to $446. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $298, on United Airlines.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Bakersfield?

United Airlines ($298) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Diego to Bakersfield in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Bakersfield?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $338. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Bakersfield which airport offers the shortest layover?

San Francisco (SFO) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Bakersfield layovers at 3h 16m over the past 3 months.

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Fri, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 24

7:41 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 18m1 stop San Francisco

10:04 am - 3:54 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

5h 50m1 stop San Francisco

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Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

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4:01 pm - 10:49 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 48m1 stop San Francisco

4:22 pm - 8:37 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

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6:28 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 31m1 stop San Francisco

4:07 pm - 8:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

4h 38m1 stop San Francisco

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7:41 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 18m1 stop San Francisco

5:00 am - 6:35 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

13h 35m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$464United Airlines

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2:30 pm - 7:54 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 24m1 stop Los Angeles

7:00 am - 1:47 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

6h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$472United Airlines

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9:45 am - 3:25 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 40m1 stop San Francisco

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4h 23m1 stop San Francisco

5:00 am - 6:37 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

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7:41 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

4h 18m1 stop San Francisco

5:00 am - 6:35 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

13h 35m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$499United Airlines

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6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

4:20 pm - 12:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

19h 58m1 stop San Francisco

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Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:28 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 31m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 5:26 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

3h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

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6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

7:14 am - 1:44 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

6h 30m1 stop San Francisco

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6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

5:00 am - 6:35 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

13h 35m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$578United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11

6:28 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 31m1 stop San Francisco

2:03 pm - 5:26 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

3h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

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2:24 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

9h 35m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

2:03 pm - 5:26 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

3h 23m1 stop Los Angeles

$693United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 8

1:24 pm - 7:49 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 25m1 stop San Francisco

7:14 am - 12:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

5h 04m1 stop San Francisco

$706United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

4:20 pm - 10:57 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

6h 37m1 stop San Francisco

$746United Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 6

6:15 am - 11:21 amSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

5h 06m1 stop Los Angeles

5:00 am - 6:35 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

13h 35m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

$752United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

5:00 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 59m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

2:03 pm - 10:57 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

8h 54m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

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Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

5:00 pm - 11:59 pmSAN San Diego-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

6h 59m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

2:03 pm - 8:45 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SAN San Diego

6h 42m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Bakersfield?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Bakersfield.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 $298 to $943. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Bakersfield looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $479, which is 60% 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 San Diego to Bakersfield?
Flights from San Diego to Bakersfield usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Bakersfield pass through?
Most connecting flights from San Diego to Bakersfield pass through San Francisco (SFO), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Bakersfield?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $293, about $70 less than Sunday fares (19% savings) 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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