Are most flights from Bakersfield long-haul or short-haul?

Historically, flights from Bakersfield are most frequently medium-haul, accounting for approximately 52% of all routes. Short-haul flights make up about 26% of the available options. Long-haul journeys represent 22% of the flights from this origin. This distribution indicates a balanced mix, with a slight emphasis on medium-distance travel over the trailing 90 days.

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Bakersfield?

Historically, the United States has offered some of the most affordable flights from Bakersfield, with Redding having a median price of $269. For international travel, Costa Rica typically presents options like San José with a median price of $483. Other countries such as Mexico, with destinations like Guadalajara at $678, and Guatemala, with Guatemala City at $744, also feature among the available routes. Canada, with Vancouver at $754, rounds out some of the more affordable international options in the trailing 90 days.

When are flights from Bakersfield at their lowest price?

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield, with an average price of $498. This represents a savings of approximately 20% compared to the annual median average price of $625. February is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $517. Planning travel during these months could lead to more economical fares.

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BFL
Los Angeles
United States • 2026-11-17
41% AI deal score
$87
$157
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Denver
United States • 2026-09-27
49% AI deal score
$198
$193
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Sacramento
United States • 2026-09-23
42% AI deal score
$187
$225
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San Diego
United States • 2026-09-26
42% AI deal score
$190
$225
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Las Vegas
United States • 2026-10-05
43% AI deal score
$204
$226
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San Juan
United States • 2026-12-06
92% AI deal score
$392
$231
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San Francisco
United States • 2026-12-10
38% AI deal score
$106
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Arcata
United States • 2026-09-28
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Medford
United States • 2026-09-26
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United States • 2026-10-06
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Flights from Bakersfield: Overview

Insights for flights from Bakersfield

From Bakersfield, you can reach 92 unique cities across 9 countries, according to recent fare data over the last 90 days. The vast majority of these recent fares, 99%, are for destinations within the United States. Beyond domestic travel, you might also find flights to countries such as Germany and Costa Rica, though these represent a very small share of recent deals.

Right now, if you are looking for cheap flights from Bakersfield, the most affordable fares start at $238 for a trip to Los Angeles, United States. You can also find flights to San Francisco, United States for $238. Another economical option is a flight to Denver, United States, with fares beginning at $268.

The route mix from Bakersfield shows a balanced distribution across distances. Approximately 52% of recent routes are classified as medium-haul, while 26% are short-haul flights. Long-haul routes make up 22% of the available options, providing a range of travel distances.

The most frequently discounted destination from Bakersfield recently has been Manila, Philippines. Following closely in popularity are routes to Denver, United States, and San Francisco, United States. These destinations have appeared most often in recent flight deals from Bakersfield over the last 90 days.

Only 8.2% of recent flights from Bakersfield are direct. This indicates that the majority of routes from Bakersfield involve at least one stop, making connecting flights the dominant option for travelers.

Most popular airlines from Bakersfield

American Airlines

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

Frontier Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Bakersfield soon

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Montego Bay

Bakersfield (BFL) - Montego Bay (MBJ)

American Airlines

$979

$624

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Columbus

Bakersfield (BFL) - Columbus (CMH)

United Airlines

$784

$479

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Fort Wayne

Bakersfield (BFL) - Fort Wayne (FWA)

American Airlines

$820

$519

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Charleston

Bakersfield (BFL) - Charleston (CHS)

United Airlines

$762

$533

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Indianapolis

Bakersfield (BFL) - Indianapolis (IND)

American Airlines

$776

$508

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Washington, D.C.

Bakersfield (BFL) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

American Airlines

$519

$417

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Bakersfield

San Juan

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$392

Valencia

TOP

Spain • Jan 2027

from

$839

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Oct 2026

from

$755

Liberia

TOP

Costa Rica • Sep 2026

from

$475

Accra

TOP

Ghana • Oct 2026

from

$1,527

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$340

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Bakersfield

-43%

BFL - Nuremberg

$1,419 → $816

-30%

BFL - Frankfurt

$1,248 → $875

-20%

BFL - Accra

$1,897 → $1,527

-30%

BFL - Valencia

$1,193 → $839

Popular Airports from Bakersfield

Bakersfield airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Sun - Wed

The cheapest flights from Bakersfield depart on Thursday, Sunday, and Wednesday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$214 direct / ~$238 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver within the United States.

✈️ Airlines to watch

United Airlines, American Airlines

Full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Bakersfield.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the lowest median fare from Bakersfield.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb

Flights from Bakersfield tend to be cheaper in February.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Los Angeles

Flights from Bakersfield to Los Angeles start at $238.

Bakersfield main airports to depart from

Meadows Field (BFL)

Cheapest

Meadows Field is a convenient choice for travelers seeking direct flights from the Bakersfield area.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$230

Airports nearby Bakersfield used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative with direct highway access and robust domestic service.

📍 ~144 km from Bakersfield (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$45

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Bakersfield

$1,353

Save $178

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From BFL

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San Juan

United States • Oct 2026

77% AI deal score

$955

$910

Save $45

American Airlines

Business Class

From BFL

Elite

Washington, D.C.

United States • Oct 2026

76% AI deal score

$1,287

$1,178

Save $109

United Airlines

Business Class

From BFL

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Boston

United States • Dec 2026

76% AI deal score

$1,416

$1,328

Save $88

American Airlines

Business Class

From BFL

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Chicago

United States • Dec 2026

75% AI deal score

$1,103

$972

Save $131

United Airlines

Business Class

From BFL

Elite

Chicago

United States • Dec 2026

75% AI deal score

$1,103

$972

Save $131

United Airlines

Business Class

From BFL

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Cancún

Mexico • Jan 2027

73% AI deal score

$928

American Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Bakersfield: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Bakersfield have offered median prices under $400. For instance, Redding typically has a median price of $269, while flights to San Diego (CLD) are around $331. Other options include Las Vegas at a median of $358 and Sacramento at $363. Across the trailing 90 days, you could also find flights to San Antonio for $374 and Portland for $378, all falling within the specified budget.

In the trailing 90 days, travelers from Bakersfield could typically fly to 92 unique cities. These destinations spanned 9 different countries. The vast majority of these flights, approximately 99%, were to cities within the United States. Other countries like Germany and Costa Rica also represented a minor share of available destinations.

Across the trailing quarter, some of the most frequently served destinations from Bakersfield included Manila in the Philippines. Within the United States, Denver and San Francisco were also among the top destinations. These cities consistently appeared as popular choices for travelers departing from Bakersfield.

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Flights from Bakersfield: Overview

Insights for flights from Bakersfield

Most popular airlines from Bakersfield

American Airlines

United Airlines

Delta Air Lines

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Southwest Airlines

Sun Country Airlines

Frontier Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Last-minute flights going from Bakersfield soon

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Montego Bay

Bakersfield (BFL) - Montego Bay (MBJ)

American Airlines

$979

$624

One-way

Thu, Aug 27

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Columbus

Bakersfield (BFL) - Columbus (CMH)

United Airlines

$784

$479

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Fort Wayne

Bakersfield (BFL) - Fort Wayne (FWA)

American Airlines

$820

$519

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Charleston

Bakersfield (BFL) - Charleston (CHS)

United Airlines

$762

$533

One-way

Sat, Aug 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Indianapolis

Bakersfield (BFL) - Indianapolis (IND)

American Airlines

$776

$508

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

BFL - Washington, D.C.

Bakersfield (BFL) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

American Airlines

$519

$417

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Bakersfield

San Juan

TOP

United States • Nov 2026

from

$392

Valencia

TOP

Spain • Jan 2027

from

$839

Madrid

TOP

Spain • Oct 2026

from

$755

Liberia

TOP

Costa Rica • Sep 2026

from

$475

Accra

TOP

Ghana • Oct 2026

from

$1,527

New York

TOP

United States • Oct 2026

from

$340

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Bakersfield

-43%

BFL - Nuremberg

$1,419 → $816

-30%

BFL - Frankfurt

$1,248 → $875

-20%

BFL - Accra

$1,897 → $1,527

-30%

BFL - Valencia

$1,193 → $839

Popular Airports from Bakersfield

Bakersfield airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Thu - Sun - Wed

The cheapest flights from Bakersfield depart on Thursday, Sunday, and Wednesday.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$214 direct / ~$238 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Denver within the United States.

✈️ Airlines to watch

United Airlines, American Airlines

Full-service carriers consistently offer the cheapest fares from Bakersfield.

⏱️ Best time to book

2-8 months in advance

Booking 2-8 months in advance offers the lowest median fare from Bakersfield.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Feb

Flights from Bakersfield tend to be cheaper in February.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Los Angeles

Flights from Bakersfield to Los Angeles start at $238.

Bakersfield main airports to depart from

Meadows Field (BFL)

Cheapest

Meadows Field is a convenient choice for travelers seeking direct flights from the Bakersfield area.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$230

Airports nearby Bakersfield used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative with direct highway access and robust domestic service.

Mexico • Jan 2027

73% AI deal score

$928

American Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Bakersfield: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Bakersfield

Today’s best flight deals from Bakersfield

Flights from Bakersfield: Overview

Insights for flights from Bakersfield

Most popular airlines from Bakersfield

Last-minute flights going from Bakersfield soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Bakersfield

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Bakersfield

Popular Airports from Bakersfield

Bakersfield airport insights

Thu - Sun - Wed

From ~$214 direct / ~$238 roundtrip

United Airlines, American Airlines

2-8 months in advance

Feb

Watch fares to Los Angeles

Bakersfield main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Bakersfield used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Bakersfield

Best Elite deals from Bakersfield

Medellín

Denver

Montego Bay

San Juan

Fort Lauderdale

Toronto

San Juan

Washington, D.C.

Boston

Chicago

Chicago

Cancún

Booking Flights from Bakersfield: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Bakersfield under 400 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Bakersfield?

What are the top flight destinations from Bakersfield?

Are most flights from Bakersfield long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Bakersfield?

When are flights from Bakersfield at their lowest price?

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Flights from Bakersfield: Overview

Insights for flights from Bakersfield

Most popular airlines from Bakersfield

Last-minute flights going from Bakersfield soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Bakersfield

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Bakersfield

Popular Airports from Bakersfield

Bakersfield airport insights

Thu - Sun - Wed

From ~$214 direct / ~$238 roundtrip

United Airlines, American Airlines

2-8 months in advance

Feb

Watch fares to Los Angeles

Bakersfield main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Bakersfield used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Bakersfield

Best Elite deals from Bakersfield

Medellín

Denver

Montego Bay

San Juan

Fort Lauderdale

Toronto

San Juan

Washington, D.C.

Boston

Chicago

Chicago

Cancún

Booking Flights from Bakersfield: Frequently Asked Questions

What are the cheapest flights from Bakersfield under 400 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Bakersfield?

What are the top flight destinations from Bakersfield?

Are most flights from Bakersfield long-haul or short-haul?

Which countries have the cheapest places to fly from Bakersfield?

When are flights from Bakersfield at their lowest price?

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