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$244 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield

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Cheap Flight Deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield (RDU-BFL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Bakersfield

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield.
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7:33 am - 11:58 amRDU-BFL
7h 25m1 stop
12:40 pm - 12:51 amBFL-RDU
9h 11m2 stops
$244American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
11:15 am - 8:32 pmRDU-BFL
12h 17m2 stops
12:40 pm - 12:51 amBFL-RDU
9h 11m2 stops
$249American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
7:33 am - 11:58 amRDU-BFL
7h 25m1 stop
7:26 pm - 8:11 amBFL-RDU
9h 45m2 stops
$274American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 1
2:48 pm - 10:13 pmRDU-BFL
10h 25m2 stops
7:26 pm - 8:11 amBFL-RDU
9h 45m2 stops
$279American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 1
3:24 pm - 8:32 pmRDU-BFL
8h 08m1 stop
12:40 pm - 10:47 pmBFL-RDU
7h 07m1 stop
$298American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
3:24 pm - 8:32 pmRDU-BFL
8h 08m1 stop
7:26 pm - 8:11 amBFL-RDU
9h 45m2 stops
$304American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 1
5:05 am - 11:58 amRDU-BFL
9h 53m2 stops
7:26 pm - 8:11 amBFL-RDU
9h 45m2 stops
$309American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 1
3:24 pm - 8:32 pmRDU-BFL
8h 08m1 stop
12:38 pm - 10:54 pmBFL-RDU
7h 16m1 stop
$343American Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 1
12:45 pm - 10:41 pmRDU-BFL
12h 56m2 stops
2:05 pm - 11:46 pmBFL-RDU
30h 41m3 stops
$552United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 1
1:20 pm - 10:41 pmRDU-BFL
12h 21m2 stops
2:09 pm - 2:59 pmBFL-RDU
21h 50m2 stops
$623United Airlines
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Mon, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 18

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Bakersfield flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Bakersfield on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield is November, where tickets cost $301 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $703 and $518 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$244
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 60% increase in price.
Flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield

When to book flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Bakersfield based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield was $244 for a round-trip ticket.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Bakersfield?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Raleigh to Bakersfield. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    Raleigh and Bakersfield are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Bakersfield Meadows Field.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Bakersfield, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $478 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $422 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Bakersfield from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Bakersfield with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and BFL can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Bakersfield?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Bakersfield from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Bakersfield. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Bakersfield? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8614 reviews
6.6Food
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.0Entertainment
7.7Boarding
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The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025LAX - SFO
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The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Food is terrible. Flight is outdated and seats are not comfy.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Would have been good to have a meal since it was a 5.5 hour flight

We boarded after several delays due to mechanical failure and a gate change. The seat cushion in the exit row was very compressed and offered no cushion, making the four-hour journey reasonably uncomfortable. The WiFi worked for a few people, but for most, it did not, and you cannot get entertainment unless you can connect—American Airlines flights do not have seatback screens, and you must use your mobile phone.

AA is always pretty solid. Was on time all the way around today so can’t complain!

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