Cheap flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area from $164

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $183. If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco Bay Area during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $198.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Bakersfield is on a Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $372. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Bakersfield because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $654.

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is at noon. Flights from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area during this time can be as low as $412. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Francisco Bay Area is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,368.

Fly from Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco for the best Bakersfield Meadows Field - San Francisco Bay Area flight prices

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area flight.

United Airlines and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Bakersfield Meadows Field to San Francisco Bay Area

United Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Bakersfield according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of August 2026, there are 4 flights per day flying from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area. The most common time of day flights depart is 6:00AM, with 50% of flights taking off at noon.

30 flights are operational weekly from Bakersfield to San Francisco Bay Area as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.