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 showed a wide range, from about $709 to $4,356. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $623, which is 28% 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 starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include: • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise Rent-A-Car • Avis • Hertz

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

American Airlines ($709) and United Airlines ($753) 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Jose to Bakersfield

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 6:30 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 6:36 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

12h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$709American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

6:35 pm - 9:08 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

26h 33m1 stop Denver Intl

12:34 pm - 1:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

24h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$753United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

10:45 am - 8:56 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

4:22 pm - 1:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

20h 56m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$759United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Oct 30

6:35 pm - 3:26 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

20h 51m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

2:18 pm - 1:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

23h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$764United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

12:59 pm - 9:15 amSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

20h 16m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:10 am - 10:43 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

16h 33m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$770American Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

10:45 am - 8:56 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

10h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

4:22 pm - 9:08 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

28h 46m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$798United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

8:45 am - 11:21 amSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

26h 36m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

4:22 pm - 1:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

20h 56m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$803United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

8:45 am - 11:59 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

15h 14m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

4:22 pm - 1:18 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

20h 56m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$819United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

8:45 am - 8:56 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

5:00 am - 9:39 amBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

28h 39m1 stop Denver Intl

$920United Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

8:45 am - 8:56 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

4:20 pm - 1:11 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

20h 51m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$926United Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Jose to Bakersfield

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

6:00 am - 8:48 amSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

26h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

12:16 pm - 10:31 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

10h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,230American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

6:00 am - 6:02 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

12h 02m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:32 am - 1:02 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

30h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,322American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

1:00 pm - 1:22 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

24h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

2:03 pm - 8:48 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

30h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,422United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

1:00 pm - 7:49 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

30h 49m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

2:03 pm - 1:11 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

23h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,427United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

6:00 am - 8:48 amSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

26h 48m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:32 am - 6:23 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

11h 51m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,541American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

6:35 pm - 11:21 amSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

16h 46m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

12:05 pm - 1:11 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

25h 06m1 stop Denver Intl

$1,786United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

6:35 pm - 11:21 amSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

16h 46m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

2:03 pm - 1:11 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

23h 08m2 stops Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,791United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

1:00 pm - 1:22 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

24h 22m1 stop Denver Intl

4:07 pm - 8:58 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

28h 51m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$2,092United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

8:45 am - 3:33 pmSJC San Jose-BFL Bakersfield Meadows Field

30h 48m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

4:07 pm - 1:11 pmBFL Bakersfield Meadows Field-SJC San Jose

21h 04m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$2,097United Airlines

Booking Insights

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Jose to Bakersfield?: American Airlines ($709) and United Airlines ($753) 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 showed a wide range, from about $709 to $4,356. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 $623, which is 28% 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 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 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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