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Cheap flights from Tampa to Bakersfield (TPA - BFL) from $233

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Tampa to Bakersfield

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Tampa (TPA) to Bakersfield (BFL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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Average price

$629

Round-trip from

$354
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Tampa to Bakersfield?

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 42%.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Bakersfield. Flights to Bakersfield from Tampa in September are about $494 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $327.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Bakersfield (TPA - BFL)?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Tampa to Bakersfield by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Tampa to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Tampa and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Consider these cheap American Airlines flights we've found departing from Tampa to Bakersfield. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Sat 9/146:03 amTPA - BFL
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:22 amBFL - TPA
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$233
Sat 9/145:52 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:22 amBFL - TPA
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$241
Sat 9/145:52 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/214:30 pmBFL - TPA
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$245
Thu 5/237:05 amTPA - BFL
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/306:15 amBFL - TPA
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$457
Thu 5/234:37 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/306:15 amBFL - TPA
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$465
Thu 5/234:37 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/307:20 pmBFL - TPA
2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$510
Wed 5/155:25 amTPA - BFL
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2012:38 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,743

Cheap United Airlines flights from Tampa to Bakersfield

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Tampa and Bakersfield. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Tampa to Bakersfield. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 8/204:16 pmTPA - BFL
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2412:45 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$398
Tue 8/209:25 amTPA - BFL
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - TPA
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$408
Tue 8/209:25 amTPA - BFL
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - TPA
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$413
Tue 8/208:15 amTPA - BFL
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2412:45 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$423
Tue 8/204:16 pmTPA - BFL
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - TPA
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$433
Tue 8/209:25 amTPA - BFL
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - TPA
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$438
Thu 5/238:15 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/301:29 pmBFL - TPA
3 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,003
Wed 5/1511:43 amTPA - BFL
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/201:35 pmBFL - TPA
2 stops17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,607
Wed 5/1511:43 amTPA - BFL
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/201:35 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,631

Cheap Tampa to Bakersfield flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Tampa to Bakersfield specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Prices were last updated on May 4, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Tampa to Bakersfield in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Thu 5/237:05 amTPA - BFL
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/306:15 amBFL - TPA
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$457
Thu 5/234:37 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/306:15 amBFL - TPA
1 stop14h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$465
Thu 5/234:37 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/307:20 pmBFL - TPA
2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$510
Thu 5/238:15 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops19h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/301:29 pmBFL - TPA
3 stops25h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,003
Wed 5/1511:43 amTPA - BFL
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/201:35 pmBFL - TPA
2 stops17h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,607
Wed 5/1511:43 amTPA - BFL
2 stops11h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/201:35 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$1,631
Wed 5/155:25 amTPA - BFL
1 stop9h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/2012:38 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$2,743

Tampa to Bakersfield 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Tampa and Bakersfield in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Tampa to Bakersfield in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sat 9/146:03 amTPA - BFL
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:22 amBFL - TPA
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$233
Sat 9/145:52 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/216:22 amBFL - TPA
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$241
Sat 9/145:52 pmTPA - BFL
2 stops8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/214:30 pmBFL - TPA
2 stops13h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/3$245
Tue 8/204:16 pmTPA - BFL
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2412:45 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$398
Tue 8/209:25 amTPA - BFL
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - TPA
1 stop8h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$408
Tue 8/209:25 amTPA - BFL
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - TPA
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/2$413
Tue 8/208:15 amTPA - BFL
1 stop8h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/2412:45 pmBFL - TPA
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$423
Tue 8/204:16 pmTPA - BFL
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - TPA
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$433
Tue 8/209:25 amTPA - BFL
2 stops15h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/246:00 amBFL - TPA
2 stops12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/3$438

Find flights from Tampa to Bakersfield within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Tampa 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, Cheapflights users made 2,864,334 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2024.

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TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Sat 9/14

1 stop8h 27m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/21

1 stop8h 33m

$233

TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Sat 9/14

2 stops8h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/21

1 stop6h 26m

$241

TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Sat 9/14

2 stops8h 44m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 9/21

2 stops13h 17m

$245

TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Tue 8/20

1 stop7h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 40m

$398

TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Tue 8/20

2 stops15h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/24

1 stop8h 21m

$408

TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Tue 8/20

2 stops15h 22m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/24

2 stops12h 23m

$413

TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Tue 8/20

1 stop8h 01m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/24

1 stop7h 40m

$423

TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Tue 8/20

1 stop7h 50m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Sat 8/24

2 stops12h 23m

$433

TampaBakersfield Meadows Field

TPA - BFL

TPABFL

Tampa

Thu 5/23

1 stop7h 52m

Bakersfield Meadows Field

Thu 5/30

1 stop14h 59m

$457

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Tampa to Bakersfield?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Tampa to Bakersfield. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Tampa to Bakersfield flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip from Tampa to Bakersfield by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Tampa to Bakersfield is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $361. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Tampa to Bakersfield (average of $354). Flying from Tampa to Bakersfield in June is currently the most expensive (average of $511). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$407

February

$367

March

$422

April

$386

May

$451

June

$511

July

$496

August

$397

September

$354

October

$401

November

$401

December

$375

Temperature and rainfall in Bakersfield by month

Plan your trip to Bakersfield by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

BFL

Temperature

48.2 - 84.2 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Bakersfield

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bakersfield. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Bakersfield. Reviews last updated May 4, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Tampa to Bakersfield, such as American Airlines and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,134 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,134 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,134 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,755 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,134 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Seating was very cramped, I was under the impression there was food and a entertainment tv on board

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Tampa to Bakersfield for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Tampa to Bakersfield for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $233, but on average you can expect to pay $728.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Tampa to Bakersfield round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($233), and United Airlines ($398) offers the cheapest pricing from Tampa to Bakersfield. Users have found that American Airlines is 52% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does TPA to BFL mean?

    TPA and BFL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. TPA to BFL refers to a flight route from Tampa Airport to Bakersfield Meadows Field Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Tampa to Bakersfield that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Tampa to Bakersfield flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Many airlines flying from Tampa to Bakersfield offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Tampa to Bakersfield?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Tampa to Bakersfield flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Tampa to Bakersfield flight deals updated?

    The Tampa to Bakersfield flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/3.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Tampa to Bakersfield

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American AirlinesCheapest$257Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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