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Cheap flights to Kern County from $178 One Way, $259 Round Trip

$259 return flights and $178 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.

Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
DEN
Denver
BFL
Bakersfield
$259 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Denver to Bakersfield, returning Sun, Oct 18, priced at $259 found 1 day ago
Fri, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 10
DEN
Denver
BFL
Bakersfield
$265 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$265
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Aug 7 from Denver to Bakersfield, returning Mon, Aug 10, priced at $265 found 1 day ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
DEN
Denver
BFL
Bakersfield
$269 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Denver to Bakersfield, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $269 found 12 hours ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
DEN
Denver
BFL
Bakersfield
$278 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$278
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from Denver to Bakersfield, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at $278 found 12 hours ago
Fri, Jul 17 - Tue, Jul 21
DEN
Denver
BFL
Bakersfield
$284 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Jul 17 from Denver to Bakersfield, returning Tue, Jul 21, priced at $284 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Oct 18
DEN
Denver
BFL
Bakersfield
$291 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Denver to Bakersfield, returning Sun, Oct 18, priced at $291 found 1 day ago
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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DENBakersfieldJune 27 to July 5$362
LAXBakersfieldJune 27 to June 28$408
ORDBakersfieldJune 27 to June 30$421
SEABakersfieldJune 26 to June 27$427
ATLBakersfieldJune 27 to July 4$464
DFWBakersfieldJune 26 to July 11$478
*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Kern County Accommodation Deals

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
$105 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$111 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,458 reviews)
"Staff , clean rooms"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026

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Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

Ramada by Wyndham Bakersfield North

2.5 out of 5
828 Real Rd Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jun 26 to Jun 27
$72 total
Jun 26 - Jun 27
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 helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The breakfast was not so good they were giving us boiled eggs that were horrible have been heated over and over again The rooms have horrible water bugs ants in the bathrooms"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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
$49 nightly
The price is $54 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$54 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,196 reviews)
"Not to be mistaken for the Vagabond inn North Bakersfield! This is the Vagabond in SOUTH Bakersfield! Trust me, there is a huge difference..... I stay at this place every time I come to Bakersfield. It is very well priced and the rooms are decent. It's not a five-star hotel but it's not a roach motel ..."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

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The Padre Hotel

The Padre Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1702 18th St Bakersfield CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$127 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
$143 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
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! (1,008 reviews)
"The Padre is the best place to stay in Bakersfield. Historic, yet renovated. Comfortable and Classically old school."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 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?

Economy

Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Mitsubishi Mirage

$11

$29 total
found 5 days ago
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage

Midsize SUV

Nissan Rogue
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nissan Rogue

$12

$55 total
found 5 days ago
Midsize SUV Nissan Rogue

Special

Compact or larger
  • 4 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Compact or larger

$12

$54 total
found 5 days ago
Special Compact or larger

Fullsize

Nissan Altima
  • 5 people
  • Unlimited mileage
Los Angeles, California, USA
Nissan Altima

$12

$55 total
found 5 days ago
Fullsize Nissan Altima
Lowest prices found within the past 5 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 $259 and $478 for a return trip to Kern County. One-way fares from Denver (DEN) dropped to $178 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.

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