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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bakersfield (BFL) from $190

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Bakersfield (BFL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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March

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February

Average price

$641

Round-trip from

$333
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From Chicago (CHI) to Bakersfield Meadows Field
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Bakersfield?

Travelers have found that booking a Monday departure is the best way to save up to 103% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Bakersfield from Chicago average $478. You can even find prices in February for less than $478, as users have found deals to Bakersfield from as low as $376. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Bakersfield from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 36%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BFL?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Bakersfield in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Chicago to Bakersfield flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Bakersfield specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 10, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Bakersfield in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 7/47:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/102:52 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$250
Sat 7/276:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/305:10 amBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$275
Thu 7/115:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2712:37 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$300
Thu 7/47:05 amORD - BFL
2 stops11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/1012:29 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$307
Thu 7/115:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2710:00 amBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$309
Mon 7/17:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/122:52 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$340
Mon 7/15:16 amORD - BFL
2 stops10h 55mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/122:52 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$349
Tue 7/98:45 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 26mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/152:52 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$366
Mon 7/17:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/92:52 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$387

Chicago to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Bakersfield in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 8/175:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/219:55 amBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$190
Thu 7/47:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/102:52 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/8$250
Sat 8/178:45 amORD - BFL
2 stops8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/2112:20 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$254
Tue 10/226:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/291:19 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$273
Sat 7/276:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/305:10 amBFL - ORD
1 stop8h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$275
Sat 8/175:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop8h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/219:55 amBFL - ORD
2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$289
Thu 7/115:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2712:37 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$300
Thu 7/47:05 amORD - BFL
2 stops11h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/1012:29 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$307
Thu 7/115:10 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/2710:00 amBFL - ORD
2 stops8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$309

Chicago to Bakersfield flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Bakersfield for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Users seeking a last-minute flight from Chicago to Bakersfield should consider booking one of these fares. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sat 6/158:05 amORD - BFL
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2112:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$418
Fri 6/145:34 pmORD - BFL
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/185:07 amBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$424
Sat 6/154:00 pmORD - BFL
2 stops8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/2112:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$427
Fri 6/143:10 pmORD - BFL
2 stops8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/185:07 amBFL - ORD
1 stop6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$433
Fri 6/144:00 pmORD - BFL
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/156:10 amBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$449
Fri 6/143:10 pmORD - BFL
2 stops8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1512:40 pmBFL - ORD
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$458
Fri 6/143:10 pmORD - BFL
2 stops8h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1512:40 pmBFL - ORD
2 stops9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/8$463
Fri 6/145:00 amORD - BFL
1 stop9h 03mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/156:10 amBFL - ORD
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$480
Fri 6/145:34 pmORD - BFL
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/1512:40 pmBFL - ORD
2 stops9h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$489

One-way flights to Bakersfield from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Bakersfield. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Chicago to Bakersfield. Users can also find round-trip Chicago to Bakersfield flights by using the search form above.
Tue 6/187:10 amORD - BFL
2 stops15h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$490
Tue 6/185:04 amORD - BFL
1 stop9h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$513
Sun 6/161:32 pmORD - BFL
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$532
Sat 6/151:32 pmORD - BFL
2 stops24h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$540
Sun 6/167:14 amORD - BFL
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$579
Sat 6/158:05 pmORD - BFL
1 stop18h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/9$593

Find flights from Chicago to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Bakersfield that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/4

1 stop9h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 53m

$250

Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/22

1 stop7h 30m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 10/29

1 stop7h 15m

$273

Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/27

1 stop7h 57m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/30

1 stop8h 32m

$275

Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops11h 11m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 43m

$307

Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/1

1 stop9h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/12

1 stop7h 53m

$340

Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/1

2 stops10h 55m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Fri 7/12

1 stop7h 53m

$349

Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/22

2 stops9h 07m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 10/29

2 stops8h 06m

$354

Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/1

1 stop9h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 7/9

1 stop7h 53m

$387

Chicago O'Hare IntlBakersfield Meadows Field

ORD - BFL

ORDBFL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/27

1 stop5h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 43m

$411

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Bakersfield?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Bakersfield. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Bakersfield

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Temperature and rainfall in Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BFL

Temperature

48.2 - 84.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Bakersfield, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 48.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bakersfield. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bakersfield. Reviews last updated June 10, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Bakersfield, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,172 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,661 reviews

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bakersfield from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Bakersfield, you will be flying into Meadows Field. Bakersfield Meadows Field (BFL) is just 4.7 mi from the center of the city. Meadows Field is the only Bakersfield airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Bakersfield Meadows Field from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Bakersfield for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Bakersfield for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $250, but on average you can expect to pay $391.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Bakersfield for under $500?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Bakersfield within the next 7 days for less than $500.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Bakersfield round-trip?

    Currently priced at $250, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Bakersfield and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $273. United Airlines is 47% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does ORD to BFL mean?

    ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, while BFL stands for Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Bakersfield that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Bakersfield flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Bakersfield with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Bakersfield flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Bakersfield that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Bakersfield flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Bakersfield?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Bakersfield.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Bakersfield?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Bakersfield by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Bakersfield that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Bakersfield offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Bakersfield?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Bakersfield flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Bakersfield flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Bakersfield flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Bakersfield?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bakersfield (average of $333). Flying from Chicago to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $509). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Bakersfield

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Bakersfield. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 10, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$299Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$340Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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