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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield from $358

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United Airlines Logo
9:00 am - 1:20 pm
DSM
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BFL
6h 20m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 8:34 pm
BFL
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
$358United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:12 pm
DSM
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BFL
8h 42m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 8:34 pm
BFL
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
$364United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:12 pm
DSM
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BFL
8h 42m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:01 pm - 2:25 pm
BFL
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DSM
22h 24m
2 stops
$448United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
United Airlines Logo
5:04 pm - 9:03 pm
DSM
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BFL
5h 59m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 8:34 pm
BFL
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
$459United Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:28 am
DSM
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 9:01 am
BFL
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DSM
12h 12m
2 stops
$463American Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 12:07 pm
DSM
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BFL
8h 37m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:54 pm - 8:34 pm
BFL
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DSM
5h 40m
1 stop
$525United Airlines
Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 8:56 am
DSM
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BFL
5h 11m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:52 pm
BFL
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DSM
5h 52m
1 stop
$559American Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 12
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:10 pm
DSM
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BFL
9h 10m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:49 pm - 9:01 am
BFL
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DSM
12h 12m
2 stops
$562American Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
American Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 8:56 am
DSM
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BFL
14h 58m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:52 pm
BFL
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DSM
5h 52m
1 stop
$637American Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sun, Jul 12
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:28 am
DSM
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BFL
6h 28m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:58 am - 5:43 pm
BFL
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DSM
5h 45m
1 stop
$680American Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Bakersfield flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 18
DSM9:00 amDes Moines
6h 20m
1 stop
BFL1:20 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
Apr 21
BFL12:54 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
5h 40m
1 stop
DSM8:34 pmDes Moines
$358
United Airlines
Apr 18
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
8h 42m
2 stops
BFL12:12 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
Apr 21
BFL12:54 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
5h 40m
1 stop
DSM8:34 pmDes Moines
$364
United Airlines
Apr 18
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
8h 42m
2 stops
BFL12:12 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
Apr 21
BFL2:01 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
22h 24m
2 stops
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
$448

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Bakersfield flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 26
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
6h 28m
1 stop
BFL9:28 amBakersfield Meadows Field
Mar 2
BFL6:49 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
12h 12m
2 stops
DSM9:01 amDes Moines
$463
American Airlines
Jun 28
DSM5:45 amDes Moines
5h 11m
1 stop
BFL8:56 amBakersfield Meadows Field
Jul 12
BFL6:00 amBakersfield Meadows Field
5h 52m
1 stop
DSM1:52 pmDes Moines
$559
American Airlines
Feb 26
DSM5:00 amDes Moines
9h 10m
2 stops
BFL12:10 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
Mar 2
BFL6:49 pmBakersfield Meadows Field
12h 12m
2 stops
DSM9:01 amDes Moines
$562

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 13, 2026.
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Price

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

9:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/21

12:54 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$358

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-12:12 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/21

12:54 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$364

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

5:30 am-12:12 pm

2 stops8h 42m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Tue 4/21

2:01 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$448

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

5:04 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/4

12:54 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$459

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/2

6:49 pm-9:01 am

2 stops12h 12m

$463

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

5:30 am-12:07 pm

2 stops8h 37m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 4/4

12:54 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$525

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

5:45 am-8:56 am

1 stop5h 11m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 7/12

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$559

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/2

6:49 pm-9:01 am

2 stops12h 12m

$562

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

7:58 pm-8:56 am

2 stops14h 58m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sun 7/12

6:00 am-1:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$637

Des MoinesBakersfield

DSM - BFL

DSMBFL

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

5:00 am-9:28 am

1 stop6h 28m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Mon 3/2

9:58 am-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$680

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What airlines fly to Bakersfield?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Bakersfield from Des Moines according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Bakersfield. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Bakersfield on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

5h 42m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Bakersfield takes 5h 42m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Bakersfield. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Bakersfield.
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  • How far is Des Moines to Bakersfield Meadows Field by plane?

    Des Moines and Bakersfield Meadows Field are 1431.8 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 5h 42m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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