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

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

Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose 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 Jose to Bakersfield changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $726 to $1,416. That means the highest observed fare was about 95% higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Jose to Bakersfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $751, which is 13% 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 $64 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Hertz • Avis

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

United Airlines ($726) and American Airlines ($739) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Bakersfield according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

4:10 pm - 1:22 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

21h 12m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 3:08 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

10h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

$726United Airlines

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8:45 am - 11:44 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

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5:00 am - 3:08 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

10h 08m1 stop Denver Intl

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4:10 pm - 8:18 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

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8:00 am - 8:53 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

12h 53m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$737United Airlines

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1:05 pm - 9:26 amSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

20h 21m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:45 pm - 3:52 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

27h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$739American Airlines

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4:05 pm - 9:24 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

29h 19m1 stop Denver Intl

2:29 pm - 8:34 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

30h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$755United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

4:05 pm - 11:42 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

31h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

2:29 pm - 8:34 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

30h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$760United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

8:45 am - 9:24 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

2:29 pm - 8:34 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

30h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$769United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

8:45 am - 9:24 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 9:03 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

16h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

$773United Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9

4:05 pm - 11:42 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

31h 37m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

2:29 pm - 8:34 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

30h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$774United Airlines

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

4:10 pm - 9:08 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

28h 58m1 stop Denver Intl

2:07 pm - 3:07 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

25h 00m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$779United Airlines

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Bakersfield?: United Airlines ($726) and American Airlines ($739) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Jose to Bakersfield according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Do I need a passport to fly from San Jose 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 Jose to Bakersfield changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $726 to $1,416. That means the highest observed fare was about 95% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Jose to Bakersfield looking right now?
One-way fares from San Jose to Bakersfield are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $751, which is 13% 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 $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Budget
• Dollar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz
• Avis
Which airports can I use when flying from San Jose to Bakersfield?
Flights from San Jose to Bakersfield usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL).

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• La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North
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• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport By IHG

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