How popular is this Oakland, California to Riverside flight route?

Flights from Oakland to Riverside have been viewed 22 times in the past calendar month.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Riverside one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Delta flights start at $48 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $58 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Riverside?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $130. While the most popular route (Oakland - Los Angeles) can be booked for $151 on average, our data indicates $310 when flying from Oakland, California to Riverside.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Oakland, California to Riverside?

When booking a flight from Oakland, California to Riverside, you may want to consider flying on Southwest, Alaska Airlines or Frontier as they are the most popular for this route.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Riverside?

Most people fly from Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight from Oakland to Riverside. On average, Oakland has 1 outbound flight to Riverside per day from 5 airlines. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Riverside that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Riverside?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Riverside.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Riverside?

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to R1V?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Oakland, California to Riverside in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Riverside?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Riverside flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Oakland to Riverside to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,035 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,221 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Delta

7.8

Good

8,641 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,043 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,551 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

13,035 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Riverside?
Most people fly from Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight from Oakland to Riverside. On average, Oakland has 1 outbound flight to Riverside per day from 5 airlines. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.
How popular is this Oakland, California to Riverside flight route?
Flights from Oakland to Riverside have been viewed 22 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Riverside one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $29. Delta flights start at $48 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $58 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Riverside?
Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $130. While the most popular route (Oakland - Los Angeles) can be booked for $151 on average, our data indicates $310 when flying from Oakland, California to Riverside.
Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Riverside that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Riverside?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Riverside.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Riverside?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Riverside by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Oakland to Riverside

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$29	Average$134	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$50	Average$244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$117	Average$272	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$179	Average$321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
JetBlue	Cheapest$202	Average$251	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to R1V?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Oakland, California to Riverside in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Riverside?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Riverside flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta from Oakland to Riverside to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Riverside?

How popular is this Oakland, California to Riverside flight route?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Riverside one-way?

What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Riverside?

Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Riverside that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Riverside?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Riverside?

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