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Find the cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Salt Lake City to Bakersfield flights are currently cheapest in March.

Salt Lake City to Bakersfield: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Bakersfield.

Salt Lake City to Bakersfield: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM1,154
Cheapest month to flyMarch

Finding cheap flights from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield is RM1,154. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM1,154.
As of February 2026, there are no flights flying from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield.
The cheapest month to fly from Salt Lake City to Bakersfield is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Salt Lake City Airport to Bakersfield Airport on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Salt Lake City Airport and Bakersfield Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Bakersfield but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Bakersfield is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to Bakersfield.

Travelling from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL): what you need to know

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your SLC to BFL flight.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Meadows Field Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SLC and BFL include:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Meadows Field Airport flight is RM2,283. A return ticket is currently RM1,154. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from SLC to BFL. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Meadows Field Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.

  • Picking up cheap flights from SLC to BFL is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new discounted fare appears.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Meadows Field Airport.

Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)

  • You'll find SLC at 776 North Terminal Drive.

  • 82.4% of flights departing from Salt Lake City International Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to face delays when jetting out of SLC.

  • To reach Salt Lake City International Airport from central Salt Lake City, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 55 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a stress-free start by staying near SLC. Whether you've booked an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Meadows Field Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:

Arriving at Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

Getting from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to central Bakersfield

  • You'll find BFL at 3701 Wings Way.

  • Meadows Field Airport to the centre of Bakersfield has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.

When to fly to Meadows Field Airport (BFL)

  • It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Meadows Field Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Bakersfield. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • When booking your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Meadows Field Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Bakersfield, with the temperature ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SLC to BFL in December. Temperatures average between 1ºC (34ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • Bakersfield has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres south-east of Bakersfield, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • San Diego is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 338 kilometres south-east of Bakersfield. No trip is complete without seeing San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.

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