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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Bakersfield:

• Earliest: departs at 12:10 pm and lands at 1:31 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

The flight takes about 1h 21m.

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

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield takes 1h 21m, covering 238 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield range from $228 to $368, with an average of $263 over the past 12 months. Anything below $228 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $262 round-trip, compared to $1,026 via a layover through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Bakersfield flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,514. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Bakersfield are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $322, which is 13% above the typical average for this route.

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

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

Most connecting flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield pass through Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $229 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $427, a difference of $198.

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Bakersfield.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Bakersfield flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.