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$187+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to The Big Island

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — KOA
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to The Big Island

Cheapest flights from Oakland to The Big Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to The Big Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:38 amOAK - KOA
1 stop10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/21:50 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/26$540
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:38 amOAK - KOA
1 stop10h 35mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/311:50 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/26$549
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/315:53 amOAK - KOA
1 stop11h 55mDelta
Wed 12/318:55 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop12h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/26$575
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/305:53 amOAK - KOA
1 stop11h 55mDelta
Wed 12/318:55 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop12h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/26$580
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:38 amOAK - KOA
1 stop12h 08mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/21:50 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/26$596
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:38 amOAK - KOA
1 stop7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 1/21:50 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/26$609
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/305:53 amOAK - KOA
1 stop11h 55mDelta
Tue 12/308:55 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop12h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/26$615
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:38 amOAK - KOA
1 stop9h 23mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/311:50 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/26$618
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:38 amOAK - KOA
1 stop8h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:10 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$639
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Mon 12/295:53 amOAK - KOA
2 stops14h 38mDelta
Wed 1/79:30 pmKOA - OAK
2 stops16h 44mDelta
Deal found 12/26$649
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:38 amOAK - KOA
1 stop12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:10 pmKOA - OAK
1 stop11h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$664
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:10 amOAK - ITO
2 stops13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/26:00 amITO - OAK
2 stops15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$722

Find flight deals from Oakland to The Big Island

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Round-trip from

$278
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One-way from

$187
(Hawaiian Airlines)

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$686
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to The Big Island 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to The Big Island that are best for you.

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Oakland

Fly to

The Big Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Mon 3/9

5:55 am-2:53 pm

1 stop11h 58m

Kona Intl

Tue 3/17

7:40 pm-11:51 am

1 stop13h 11m

$283

OaklandHilo

OAK - ITO

OAKITO

Oakland

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Hilo Intl

Wed 2/4

8:24 am-7:33 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$286

OaklandHilo

OAK - ITO

OAKITO

Oakland

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-2:32 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Hilo Intl

Tue 4/21

8:23 am-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$286

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Mon 1/26

5:55 am-3:51 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Kona Intl

Wed 2/4

10:55 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$288

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Mon 2/2

5:55 am-3:51 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/3

10:55 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$288

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Mon 1/26

5:55 am-3:51 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Kona Intl

Tue 2/3

10:55 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$288

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Mon 2/2

5:55 am-6:30 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Kona Intl

Thu 2/5

10:55 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$294

OaklandKailua-Kona

OAK - KOA

OAKKOA

Oakland

Wed 1/28

5:55 am-6:30 pm

2 stops14h 35m

Kona Intl

Thu 2/5

10:55 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops15h 19m

$294

OaklandHilo

OAK - ITO

OAKITO

Oakland

Mon 2/23

7:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Hilo Intl

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-10:49 pm

2 stops14h 49m

$296

OaklandHilo

OAK - ITO

OAKITO

Oakland

Mon 1/26

8:00 am-4:13 pm

1 stop10h 13m

Hilo Intl

Wed 2/4

6:44 pm-9:46 am

2 stops13h 02m

$296

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Deals found on 12/27

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to The Big Island

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to The Big Island?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to The Big Island (average of $163). Flying from Oakland, California to The Big Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 The Big Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to The Big Island. 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 The Big Island. Reviews last updated December 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Oakland to The Big Island to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,256 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,819 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,548 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to The Big Island. 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 The Big Island?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to The Big Island.

  • How popular is this Oakland, California to The Big Island flight route?

    Flights from Oakland to The Big Island have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to The Big Island?

    Airlines like Delta and Alaska Airlines fly from Oakland, California to The Big Island in about 10h 13m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 45m. The distance between Oakland, California and The Big Island is about 2325 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to The Big Island one-way?

    $113 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $114 and $144, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to The Big Island?

    Most travelers choose Oakland - Kona Intl, Oakland - Hilo Intl or Oakland - Waimea (Big Island) Waimea Kohala when deciding on the best route from Oakland, California to The Big Island.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to The Big Island that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to The Big Island?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to The Big Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to The Big Island 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 The Big Island?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to The Big Island (average of $163). Flying from Oakland, California to The Big Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 4 airlines flying from Oakland to The Big Island

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to The Big Island. 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$266Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$289Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$337Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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