How popular is this Oakland, California to Los Angeles flight route?

Flights from Oakland to Los Angeles have been viewed 21 times in the past calendar month.

How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

Southwest and Spirit Airlines can get you from Oakland, California to Los Angeles in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 01m. The distance from Oakland, California to Los Angeles is about 336 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 flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles round-trip?

Frontier, at $22, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to Los Angeles for 89% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles 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 day to fly from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $84. While the most popular route (Oakland - Los Angeles) can be booked for $77 on average our data indicates $239 when flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles.

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

Before booking your flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles check out the most popular airlines for this route: Alaska Airlines, Delta or Frontier.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 14%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

Find a great deal and save up to 64% by booking at least 55 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Oakland, California to Los Angeles within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $152.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Los Angeles from Oakland, California. Prices for September average $154 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $39. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of April. Opting for a September flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in April

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Oakland, California to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

What airports do I use to fly from Oakland to Los Angeles?

You will need to book a flight from Oakland to Los Angeles if you want to fly from Oakland to Los Angeles. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 4 flights to Los Angeles from the Oakland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from OAK to LAX to be around 1h 25m.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Los Angeles?

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

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

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

$62+ Cheap Flights from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles

Round-trip from	$127 (Southwest)
One-way from	$62 (Cheapflightsfares)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$162
Good round-trip deal	$195 or less
Good one-way deal	$134 or less

For quick access, use BART to reach OAK terminals efficiently, especially during rush hour. It's cost-effective and connects to major East Bay lines.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$22	Average$96	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$48	Average$105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$78	Average$203	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$98	Average$257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$116	Average$210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$180	Average$265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

$62+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles (OAK - LAX)

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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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