Cheap flights from Merced to Bakersfield

One-way fares from $481 · MCE → BFL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Bakersfield → Merced
Cheapest fare
$481

Contour Airlines · Fri, Nov 13

Cheapest month
November

from $481

Direct flights
Not recently

Usually 1+ stop

Quickest trip
2h 29m

250 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Merced to Bakersfield

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  1. November 2026 Cheapest $481

Cheapest dates in November 2026

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Contour Airlines
Depart09:45 Fri, Nov 13MCE → BFL 2h 29m · 1 stop
$481one way, per person
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About flights from Merced to Bakersfield

Merced (MCE) and Bakersfield (BFL) are about 250 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 2h 29m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $481, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Merced to Bakersfield?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $481 with Contour Airlines, departing Friday, November 13, 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $481 one way.

Are there direct flights from Merced to Bakersfield?

We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Merced to Bakersfield?

The quickest journey we've seen takes about 2h 29m. Merced and Bakersfield are around 250 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Merced to Bakersfield?

Recent fares on this route were with Contour Airlines.

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