Cheap Flights from Washington to Bakersfield
Cheap Flights from Washington to Bakersfield
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Bakersfield? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Washington to Bakersfield vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 22,500–45,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Washington to Bakersfield for specific travel dates.
2026-12-24
DCA - BFL
Economy | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 22,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-12-24
DCA - BFL
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
Washington to Bakersfield flight facts
Distance
2,294 mi
3,692 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−3h
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Bakersfield
BFL · Meadows Field
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Washington - Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara is 83 mi from Bakersfield
Flights Washington - San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo is 90 mi from Bakersfield
Flights Washington - Burbank · Burbank is 94 mi from Bakersfield
Flights Washington - Fresno · Fresno is 100 mi from Bakersfield
Flights Washington - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 109 mi from Bakersfield
Flights Washington - Long Beach · Long Beach is 123 mi from Bakersfield
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Bakersfield
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
DCA - BFL
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 45,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Bakersfield depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Washington to Bakersfield.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Bakersfield.
Washington and Bakersfield are about 2,294 miles (3,692 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,294-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Bakersfield is 3 hours behind Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Bakersfield: Meadows Field (BFL).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Bakersfield, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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