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Cheapest round-trip
$320
Typical prices: $363-$378
American Airlines
Tue 8/4Sat 8/15
TPA - BFL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$368
American Airlines
Sat 9/12
TPA - BFL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $320 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $488 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Tampa to Bakersfield (TPA-BFL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Tampa to Bakersfield that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Bakersfield

Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 12:36 pm
TPA
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BFL
9h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:16 pm
BFL
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TPA
7h 01m
1 stop
$320American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 5:45 pm
TPA
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BFL
9h 15m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:18 am - 10:48 pm
BFL
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TPA
10h 30m
2 stops
$326American Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 6:20 pm
TPA
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BFL
9h 50m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:18 am - 10:48 pm
BFL
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TPA
10h 30m
2 stops
$331American Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 10:58 pm
TPA
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BFL
8h 03m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:16 pm
BFL
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TPA
7h 01m
1 stop
$339American Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
6:31 pm - 9:59 pm
TPA
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 11:05 pm
BFL
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TPA
10h 26m
2 stops
$345American Airlines
Mon, Aug 3 - Sat, Aug 15
American Airlines Logo
1:54 pm - 9:59 pm
TPA
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BFL
11h 05m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 11:21 pm
BFL
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TPA
10h 42m
2 stops
$350American Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 10:58 pm
TPA
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BFL
8h 02m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:14 pm - 10:35 pm
BFL
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TPA
7h 21m
1 stop
$358American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Jan 6
American Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 9:10 pm
TPA
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BFL
8h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:18 pm
BFL
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TPA
7h 03m
1 stop
$363American Airlines
Thu, Jul 23 - Tue, Jul 28
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
TPA
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BFL
11h 15m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:14 pm - 10:35 pm
BFL
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TPA
7h 21m
1 stop
$364American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Wed, Jan 6
American Airlines Logo
12:03 pm - 6:15 pm
TPA
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BFL
9h 12m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:18 pm
BFL
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TPA
7h 03m
1 stop
$369American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Tampa to Bakersfield flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Tampa to Bakersfield to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Tampa to Bakersfield?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Tampa to Bakersfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Tampa to Bakersfield is February, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $734 and $596 respectively.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$320
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Tampa to Bakersfield

  • What is the cheapest flight from Tampa to Bakersfield?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Tampa to Bakersfield was $368 for a one-way ticket and $320 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Tampa and Bakersfield?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Tampa to Bakersfield?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Tampa to Bakersfield?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Tampa and Bakersfield, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Tampa to Bakersfield, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Tampa to Bakersfield are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $409 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $449 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Tampa to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Tampa to Bakersfield.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Tampa to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bakersfield from Tampa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Tampa to Bakersfield?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bakersfield with an airline and back to Tampa with another airline. Booking your flights between Tampa and BFL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Tampa to Bakersfield?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bakersfield from Tampa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Tampa to Bakersfield

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Tampa to Bakersfield. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Tampa to Bakersfield? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
TPA - IAD
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Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

Flights were on time actually early service was good and crew cheerful

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

Plane outlets in my row not working to charge phone. Staff response was, well it should be. Plug into seed for volume not working well. Had to find the sweet spot for plug in or it would shut off and on.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

The seats need better cushioning for a nearly 5-hour flight, it was a bit uncomfortable. I'm glad American has free wi-fi but there were was a bout 30 minutes in the middle of the flight when there was no connection which was frustrating.

Business class was very good, one of my best flights

Incredibly delayed. First delay was due to plane coming in being late. Resulted in 30 minute delay. Boarded and then had multiple mechanical issues. Was on plane for an hour until they told people they could get off if they wanted but couldn't come back. Then gate agent rushed in and said they had lost control of who went off and we would all have to deplane and then get back on. They said flight had not been cancelled. Then while sitting waiting to board again they announced it would take two hours to get new plane and to wait at new gate. New plane arrived, reboarded only to find out that pilots had timed out. Waited for new pilots. In that time one of the flight attendants timed out. Never received food or water while waiting. Was confusing mess as to what was happening. Even flight attendants and gate agents were getting frustrated. Almost 6 hours delayed. Called American to received flight credit but can't get anywhere as Kayak reservation and don't have a ticket number. Reached out to Kayak but never heard back.

Flight was delayed and they gave up my seat on my connection, even when I could still make the flight

There was no beverage service and the only time I saw a crew member walk through the cabin is when we were preparing to land.

Flights were constantly delayed. CRW took 50 minutes to get bags

Where do I start!! I was delayed with my flight from Dallas to Tampa. On the way back from Tampa to Dallas the flight was delayed over 4 hours+. I was put on another flight that was also delayed but not as long. Traveling on American Airlines is becoming exhausing.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

I am an AA flyer for a very long time... AA has yet to disappoint.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

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