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$130+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Alabama

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — BHM
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Alabama

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Alabama
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Alabama. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/216:40 am
OAK
-
ATL
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Tue 2/244:55 pm
ATL
-
OAK
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$238
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/188:10 am
OAK
-
ATL
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Wed 2/256:50 am
ATL
-
OAK
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:30 pm
OAK
-
ATL
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Tue 3/36:10 pm
ATL
-
OAK
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$258
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/196:00 am
OAK
-
ATL
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Thu 2/266:05 am
ATL
-
OAK
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:45 pm
OAK
-
ATL
1 stop6h 15m
Southwest
Mon 2/236:00 am
ATL
-
OAK
1 stop12h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1012:33 pm
OAK
-
ATL
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Tue 2/245:43 pm
ATL
-
OAK
1 stop9h 08m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:10 am
OAK
-
ATL
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Fri 3/66:20 am
ATL
-
OAK
1 stop9h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/46:15 am
OAK
-
ATL
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Wed 3/118:10 am
ATL
-
OAK
1 stop9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/21$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:55 pm
OAK
-
PNS
2 stops12h 55m
Southwest
Wed 3/115:20 pm
PNS
-
OAK
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$340
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/79:20 pm
OAK
-
PNS
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Wed 4/1511:35 am
PNS
-
OAK
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$346
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/239:30 pm
OAK
-
PNS
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Tue 3/315:45 am
PNS
-
OAK
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/20$359
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/245:50 am
OAK
-
BHM
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Thu 3/2611:15 am
BHM
-
OAK
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/19$372

Find flight deals from Oakland to Alabama

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to Alabama flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

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3 stars

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Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Southwest)

One-way from

$130
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$476
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Alabama 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Alabama that are best for you.

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Oakland

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Alabama

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-5:43 am

1 stop20h 28m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 2/25

7:04 am-4:37 pm

1 stop12h 33m

$259

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Sun 3/8

7:05 pm-6:05 am

1 stop8h 00m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/11

6:05 am-12:10 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$263

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 2/26

8:55 am-7:50 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$270

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Wed 2/4

7:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 3/11

1:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$279

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Tue 3/24

6:05 am-3:35 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Sat 3/28

6:30 pm-12:55 am

1 stop9h 25m

$279

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Fri 2/20

10:35 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Fri 2/27

7:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 30m

$289

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Wed 2/11

12:33 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 2/24

5:43 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$293

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Tue 4/7

6:00 pm-6:10 am

1 stop9h 10m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 4/13

4:20 pm-12:25 am

2 stops11h 05m

$313

OaklandAtlanta

OAK - ATL

OAKATL

Oakland

Thu 3/26

8:35 pm-6:15 am

1 stop6h 40m

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 4/1

7:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$315

OaklandPensacola

OAK - PNS

OAKPNS

Oakland

Tue 3/3

6:55 pm-9:50 am

2 stops12h 55m

Pensacola

Wed 3/11

5:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$340

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Alabama

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Alabama

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Alabama?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Oakland, California to Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Alabama

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Alabama. 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 Alabama. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Alabama, such as Southwest. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Alabama. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Alabama?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland (OAK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Alabama from Oakland.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Alabama?

    Airlines like Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta fly from Oakland, California to Alabama in about 8h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 18m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2124 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to Alabama?

    When deciding which route to take from Oakland, California to Alabama consider Oakland - Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson, Oakland - Birmingham or Oakland - Pensacola as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Alabama?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Alabama by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Alabama?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Alabama (average of $157). Flying from Oakland, California to Alabama in December is currently the most expensive (average of $312). 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.

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Top airline flying from Oakland to Alabama

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland to Alabama. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$287Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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