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$61+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Irvine, CA

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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — LAX
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Irvine are usually found in September or October, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Irvine

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to Irvine flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$127
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$61
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$168
From Oakland to Irvine
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Irvine
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Irvine. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/86:00 amOAK - LAX
1 stop4h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/158:55 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop10h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/269:45 amOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 9/211:30 amLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$177

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Irvine that are best for you.

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Oakland

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Irvine

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Mon 9/8

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop4h 46m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

8:55 pm-7:38 am

1 stop10h 43m

$127

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Tue 8/26

9:45 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

11:30 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$177

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Thu 10/2

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$61

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Sat 8/30

2:35 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$89

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Irvine

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Irvine?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Irvine. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Oakland, California to Irvine may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 62 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Oakland, California to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to IR9?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Irvine. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California to Irvine as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Irvine. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Irvine?

Reviews of airlines servicing Irvine

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Irvine. 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 Irvine. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Oakland to Irvine 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Irvine. 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 Irvine?

    Most people fly from Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight from Oakland to Irvine. On average, Oakland has 3 outbound flights to Irvine per day from 7 airlines. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

  • How popular is this Oakland, California to Irvine flight route?

    Flights from Oakland to Irvine have been viewed 20 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Irvine?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Irvine? While on average our users pay $269, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $68. The most popular route (Oakland - Los Angeles), is priced around $104.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Irvine (average of $246). Flying from Oakland, California to Irvine in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 7 airlines flying from Oakland to Irvine

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Irvine. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$20Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$22Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$113Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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