Cheap Flights from BFL to COU: When to Fly from Bakersfield to Columbia

 

The cheapest times to fly from BFL to COU are

• January 1st to March 4th
• April 2nd to April 29th
• May 21st to July 29th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from BFL to COU is early to mid July. Prices can be as high as $1299 for Sunday flights during early to mid May, or as low as $442 for Tuesday flights around early to mid July.

 

When to Fly to Columbia

Flying from Bakersfield, CA (BFL) to Columbia, MO (COU) will usually cost between $475 to $703 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid July with an average ticket price of $476. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid May, with an average price of $775. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $299 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $536 can be considered a good price for a round-trip BFL to COU flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the BFL to COU route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the BFL to COU flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Bakersfield. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.22, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $128 (21%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $482. Return trip prices are from the COU to BFL flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from BFL to COU can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 3 hour 40 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from BFL to COU while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from BFL to COU? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 2 major airlines flying this route most often: American, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Columbia Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1491 miles or 2400 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from BFL to COU?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop BFL to COU flight is about 3 hour 40 minutes.

How many flights go between Bakersfield, CA and Columbia, MO?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 24 available flights from BFL to COU.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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