Cheap flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield

One-way fares from $349 · SFO → BFL · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$349

United Airlines · Thu, Nov 12

Cheapest month
November

from $349

Direct flights
Yes

United Airlines

Flight time
1h 18m

400 km

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Cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $349

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About flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield

San Francisco (SFO) and Bakersfield (BFL) are about 400 km apart. Direct flights take around 1h 18m, and recent direct fares were with United Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $349, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $349 with United Airlines, departing Thursday, November 12, 2026.

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

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $349 one way.

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with United Airlines.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

A direct flight takes about 1h 18m. San Francisco and Bakersfield are around 400 km apart.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Bakersfield?

Recent fares on this route were with United Airlines.

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