Cheap Flights from BHM to BFL: When to Fly from Birmingham to Bakersfield

 

The cheapest times to fly from BHM to BFL are

• January 1st to March 18th (except the week of March 5th)
• April 16th to April 29th
• May 14th to June 24th
• July 9th 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 BHM to BFL is late January and early February. Prices can be as high as $939 for Sunday flights during early to mid October, or as low as $410 for Tuesday flights around late January and early February.

 

When to Fly to Bakersfield

Flying from Birmingham, AL (BHM) to Bakersfield, CA (BFL) will usually cost between $410 to $731 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January and early February with an average ticket price of $442. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early to mid October, with an average price of $797. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $355 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $518 can be considered a good price for a round-trip BHM to BFL flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the BHM to BFL flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Birmingham. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.18, 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 $187 (30%) 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 $429. Return trip prices are from the BFL to BHM flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from BHM to BFL can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 4 hour 17 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 BHM to BFL while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 3 major airlines flying this route most often: American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Meadows Field Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 1836 miles or 2955 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop BHM to BFL flight is about 4 hour 17 minutes.

How many flights go between Birmingham, AL and Bakersfield, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 21 available flights from BHM to BFL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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