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Bakersfield

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Cheap flights to Kern County from $278 One Way, $328 Round Trip

$328 return flights and $278 one-way flights to Kern County were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
ABQ
Albuquerque
BFL
Bakersfield
$328 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$328
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Albuquerque to Bakersfield, returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $328 found 20 hours ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
LGA
New York
BFL
Bakersfield
$385 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$385
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from New York to Bakersfield, returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $385 found 6 days ago
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
ABQ
Albuquerque
BFL
Bakersfield
$422 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$422
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Albuquerque to Bakersfield, returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $422 found 20 hours ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
LGA
New York
BFL
Bakersfield
$425 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$425
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from New York to Bakersfield, returning Sun, Nov 22, priced at $425 found 6 days ago
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
ABQ
Albuquerque
BFL
Bakersfield
$428 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$428
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Albuquerque to Bakersfield, returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $428 found 20 hours ago
Wed, Dec 9 - Sun, Dec 13
ABQ
Albuquerque
BFL
Bakersfield
$438 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$438
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 9 from Albuquerque to Bakersfield, returning Sun, Dec 13, priced at $438 found 20 hours ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEABakersfieldOctober 10 to October 18$393
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Kern County Accommodation Deals

The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$146 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$164 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,056 reviews)
"Weekend Noise: Heads up if you're staying over the weekend—the Prairie Rooftop Bar hosts parties with loud music until 11 PM. Early Morning Alarm: We were woken up at 6 AM by an alarm left set on the nightstand digital clock. In all our hotel stays over the years, we've never had this happen before. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

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Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 out of 5
2400 Camino Del Rio Court Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$102 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,578 reviews)
"Terrible experience. We prepaid for a week and got thrown out on the second night for our smoke alarm going off at1:30am.Neither one of us smoke .My girlfriend burned something on the stove..Security came and said smoke was coming out of the room into the hallway.The room has terrible ventilation ..."

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

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Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

2 out of 5
6501 Colony Rd Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$52 nightly
The price is $58 total per night from Oct 11 to Oct 12
$58 total
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

3 out of 5
8858 Spectrum Pkwy Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$103 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
$109 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bakersfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,598 reviews)
"Really enjoy the indoor pool and hot tub nice and quiet stay"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Premium Pickup Regular Cab

Ford F150
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Ford F150

$64

$280 total
found 3 days ago
Premium Pickup Regular Cab Ford F150

Special

COMPACT HOT DEAL. Our Choice Compact or larger
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
COMPACT HOT DEAL. Our Choice Compact or larger

$70

$208 total
found 5 days ago
Special COMPACT HOT DEAL. Our Choice Compact or larger

Fullsize Recreational Vehicle

Nissan Pathfinder
  • 7 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nissan Pathfinder

$92

$270 total
found 3 days ago
Fullsize Recreational Vehicle Nissan Pathfinder

Midsize Open Air All-Terrain

JEEP WRANGLER 2 4 DR 4WD AWD
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
JEEP WRANGLER 2 4 DR 4WD AWD

$92

$273 total
found 3 days ago
Midsize Open Air All-Terrain JEEP WRANGLER 2 4 DR 4WD AWD
Lowest prices found within the past 3 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Kern County

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Kern County?
Choose from 12 carriers that travel to Kern County via Meadows Field Airport (BFL). Then, prepare to enjoy the best of this amazing destination. You're bound to find your ideal flight among these top carriers:

  • American Airlines - 49 flights to Kern County per month
  • United Airlines - 35 flights to Kern County per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Kern County?
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) is the main gateway for this terrific destination. Once you've walked out of the terminal, the possibilities are endless when it comes to adventuring around Kern County.
How much is a flight to Kern County?
This week, prices ranged between $328 and $438 for a return trip to Kern County. One-way fares from Albuquerque (ABQ) dropped to $278 during the same period.
How to book the cheapest flight to Kern County?
Scoring cheap flights to Kern County is as simple as booking your ticket with Orbitz. But if you want to make sure you're nabbing the best flight deals around, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

  • Consider other airports to cut costs. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports in the form fields, then select the 'Nearby airports' function below. It will list the available options.
  • Similarly, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to see the airfares on days around your selected departure. It's possible to pick up cheaper flight deals if your itinerary is flexible.
  • You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even pick the time of day you'd like to fly.
  • Reserve your seat as soon as you've worked out your travel dates. While you can get lucky on occasion, airfares rarely drop in price as your departure date nears.
  • Bundle your flights, hotels and car rentals into a package deal and enjoy discounts. Save your hard-earned cash for things you're really excited about, like discovering every corner of Kern County.
  • Don't fly during the busy season if you can. By steering clear of school vacations and summer, you can make amazing savings on your airfares.

How long is a flight to Kern County?
The U.S. Is big, so that depends on which city you're taking off from. To make life easier, we've chosen three of the main routes to Kern County and found their average flight times:

  • Phoenix, AZ (PHX-Sky Harbor Intl.) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) - 1 hour and 29 minutes
  • Dallas, TX (DFW-Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) - 3 hours and 19 minutes
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) - 2 hours and 41 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Kern County?
Generally speaking, January is the cheapest month to purchase your plane ticket. This is closely followed by February and August. Keep this in mind while searching for a cheap flight to Kern County.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Kern County?
You can get a great flight deal by making a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the best days of the week to land cheap seats to Kern County.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Kern County?
According to Orbitz data from 2020, you ought to hop on a plane on a Monday to get cheap flights to Kern County. Next most affordable day? Tuesday. Saturday is the most expensive. So, think about leaving early in the week if you want to score a wallet-friendly fare and stretch your travel budget.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Kern County?
We won't keep you guessing — based on Orbitz data, August is generally the most affordable month to fly. Perfect for those who want to sneak in a weekend getaway or just an escape from it all before the weather turns. Be aware that the costliest time to fly is the height of summer, with airfares peaking in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
When searching for your Kern County flights on Orbitz, click on "Filter by flexible change policies." This filter will quickly find all the carriers offering free cancellation and no change fees. That means you can relax knowing that if your travel dates change, your ticket can too.
What do I need for the flight to Kern County?
There's so much to plan for any big adventure, so it's useful to get some help along the way. Here's a handy checklist to ensure you're organized for your flight:

  • Travel documentation such as e-tickets and identification are essential. To avoid any unwanted delays when checking in, ensure that your booking is made with the exact name, gender and birth date as indicated on your current ID.
  • A well-packed carry-on bag is just the ticket for a great flight experience. Given this journey to Kern County is no short hop, take enough snacks and things to keep you entertained. A good book or magazine will help you pass the time.
  • Aeroplane cabins often get quite cool. If you decide to travel during the height of summer, make sure you take some extra layers of clothing with you.

How many direct flights are there to Kern County?
There are around 16 direct flights into Kern County each month. Depending on your departure location, you may be able to book a nonstop fare with American Airlines.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Kern County?
Savvy travelers have a way of finding business or first-class flights to Kern County without the hefty price tag. Be like them with these helpful tips:

  • Be flexible with your travel dates and wait for deals on business or first-class airfares.
  • Many budget carriers these days have top-notch business or premium-class seating that doesn't cost a bundle.
  • Make the most of your airline's frequent flyer program and upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in online auctions.

What is the best time to go to Kern County?
People come from all over the place to visit Kern County in February, May and August. So if you want to discover this wonderful destination during the popular months, this is the time to go. As with most places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer begins June 20 in Kern County, with average daily temperatures floating between 65 ºF and 90 ºF.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.