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$190 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Bakersfield (SFO-BFL)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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10:45 am - 12:02 pmSFO-BFL
1h 17mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:11 amBFL-SFO
1h 11mnonstop
$205United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
12:56 pm - 9:06 pmSFO-BFL
8h 10m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:11 amBFL-SFO
1h 11mnonstop
$214United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
9:10 am - 9:06 pmSFO-BFL
11h 56m2 stops
6:00 am - 7:11 amBFL-SFO
1h 11mnonstop
$224United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
2:52 pm - 4:06 pmBFL-SFO
1h 14mnonstop
$250United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 4
9:10 am - 9:06 pmSFO-BFL
11h 56m2 stops
12:45 pm - 7:17 pmBFL-SFO
6h 32m1 stop
$338United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
2:52 pm - 4:06 pmBFL-SFO
1h 14mnonstop
$375United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 12
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
2:52 pm - 4:06 pmBFL-SFO
1h 14mnonstop
$423United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 16
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
1:30 pm - 2:55 pmBFL-SFO
25h 25m2 stops
$431United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 16
5:45 am - 9:03 amSFO-BFL
27h 18m1 stop
12:20 pm - 10:35 pmBFL-SFO
10h 15m1 stop
$433American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Wed, Aug 28
12:10 pm - 10:07 pmSFO-BFL
9h 57m1 stop
4:48 pm - 3:53 pmBFL-SFO
23h 05m1 stop
$443American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
$190United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 19
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
$214United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7
5:00 am - 12:49 pmSFO-BFL
7h 49m1 stop
$223United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7
3:43 pm - 8:59 amSFO-BFL
17h 16m1 stop
$264American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2
9:50 am - 9:59 pmSFO-BFL
12h 09m2 stops
$270American Airlines
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Wed, Aug 7
12:10 pm - 10:07 pmSFO-BFL
9h 57m1 stop
$282American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 19
9:29 am - 10:07 pmSFO-BFL
12h 38m2 stops
$327American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 19
6:50 pm - 6:29 pmSFO-BFL
23h 39m1 stop
$386American Airlines
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Mon, May 27
10:07 am - 10:04 pmSFO-BFL
11h 57m2 stops
$412American Airlines
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Mon, May 27
4:50 pm - 12:49 pmSFO-BFL
19h 59m3 stops
$530United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 19
6:45 pm - 7:58 pmSFO-BFL
1h 13mnonstop
1:35 pm - 3:00 pmBFL-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
$285United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
6:45 pm - 7:58 pmSFO-BFL
1h 13mnonstop
1:35 pm - 3:00 pmBFL-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
$395United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
5:07 am - 12:53 pmSFO-BFL
7h 46m1 stop
1:35 pm - 3:00 pmBFL-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
$669United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
6:45 pm - 7:58 pmSFO-BFL
1h 13mnonstop
8:45 am - 9:41 amBFL-SFO
24h 56m2 stops
$737United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
6:45 pm - 7:58 pmSFO-BFL
1h 13mnonstop
1:35 pm - 3:00 pmBFL-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
$775United Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Mon, May 20
5:07 am - 12:53 pmSFO-BFL
7h 46m1 stop
1:35 pm - 3:00 pmBFL-SFO
1h 25mnonstop
$784United Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Mon, May 20
5:07 am - 12:53 pmSFO-BFL
7h 46m1 stop
8:45 am - 5:46 pmBFL-SFO
9h 01m1 stop
$928United Airlines
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Sun, May 19 - Mon, May 20
6:45 pm - 7:58 pmSFO-BFL
1h 13mnonstop
8:45 am - 5:46 pmBFL-SFO
9h 01m1 stop
$929United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
10:07 am - 10:04 pmSFO-BFL
11h 57m2 stops
12:51 pm - 7:02 pmBFL-SFO
6h 11m1 stop
$953American Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
11:40 am - 10:04 pmSFO-BFL
10h 24m2 stops
12:51 pm - 10:20 pmBFL-SFO
9h 29m2 stops
$958American Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
10:45 am - 12:02 pmSFO-BFL
1h 17mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:11 amBFL-SFO
1h 11mnonstop
$205United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 31
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
2:52 pm - 4:06 pmBFL-SFO
1h 14mnonstop
$250United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Sun, Aug 4
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
2:52 pm - 4:06 pmBFL-SFO
1h 14mnonstop
$375United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Fri, Jul 12
12:55 pm - 2:11 pmSFO-BFL
1h 16mnonstop
2:52 pm - 4:06 pmBFL-SFO
1h 14mnonstop
$423United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 15 - Fri, Aug 16
9:46 am - 3:57 pmEmeryville-
Bakersfield
6h 11mnonstop
2:12 pm - 8:16 pmBakersfield-
Emeryville
6h 04mnonstop
$44Amtrak
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
7:46 am - 1:57 pmEmeryville-
Bakersfield
6h 11mnonstop
4:12 am - 10:10 amBakersfield-
Emeryville
5h 58mnonstop
$100Amtrak
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, May 27

Flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Bakersfield on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bakersfield is June, where tickets cost $138 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and January, where the average cost of tickets is $339 and $288 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, United Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $190. KAYAK users also found San Francisco to Bakersfield round-trip flights on United Airlines from $205 and on American Airlines from $433.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Bakersfield?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are First and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield take?

There are no direct flights for this route listed on KAYAK. The shortest multi-flight duration is 1h 16m.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$190
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Bakersfield based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield was $190 for a one-way ticket and $205 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Bakersfield flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Bakersfield.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bakersfield from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $192 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Meadows Field, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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San Francisco to Bakersfield Meadows Field

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Thursday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Friday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Saturday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Sunday

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

Air New Zealand, United Airlines

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Bakersfield

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10946 reviews
6.7Food
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
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Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024SFO - BOS
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Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Awful. I got stuck next to a person carrying a dog and behind someone with a dog. People need to board these dogs downstairs. The cabin is crowded enough with your pets

Packed in like sardines, very uncomfortable. Sitting the aisle my shoulder was rammed into numerous times by rushing flight attendants. Also flight was very cold.

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Paid WiFi was only available for a few minutes. Avoid at all costs.

Everything was great, only problem was that flights were delayed

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Bakersfield found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/19Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 16mSFO-BFL
$190
8/7Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 16mSFO-BFL
$214
8/7Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
7h 49mSFO-BFL
$223
8/2Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
17h 16mSFO-BFL
$264
8/7Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 09mSFO-BFL
$270
7/19Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 57mSFO-BFL
$282
7/19Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
12h 38mSFO-BFL
$327
5/27Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
23h 39mSFO-BFL
$386
5/27Mon
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
11h 57mSFO-BFL
$412
7/19Fri
3 stopsUnited Airlines
19h 59mSFO-BFL
$530

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 13mSFO-BFL
5/19Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 25mBFL-SFO
$285
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 13mSFO-BFL
5/19Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 25mBFL-SFO
$395
5/17Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 46mSFO-BFL
5/19Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 25mBFL-SFO
$669
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 13mSFO-BFL
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
24h 56mBFL-SFO
$737
5/19Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 13mSFO-BFL
5/20Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 25mBFL-SFO
$775
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 46mSFO-BFL
5/20Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 25mBFL-SFO
$784
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 46mSFO-BFL
5/20Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 01mBFL-SFO
$928
5/17Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 13mSFO-BFL
5/19Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 01mBFL-SFO
$929
5/17Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
11h 57mSFO-BFL
5/19Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 11mBFL-SFO
$953
5/17Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 24mSFO-BFL
5/19Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
9h 29mBFL-SFO
$958

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San Francisco - Bakersfield Flights

Departure:

San Francisco (undefined)United States

Destination:

Bakersfield (BFL)United States

Return flight deals:

Bakersfield - San Francisco

Cabin classes:

$532
$174

Compare transportation modes for San Francisco to Bakersfield

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$2541h 16m
Trains$720h 00m