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— OAK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Oakland, CA in 2025

Find the latest flights to Oakland in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on June 12, 2025.

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February

Average price

$486

Round-trip from

$251

One-way from

$81

Good one-way deal

$350 or less
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Cheapest flights to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Oakland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

Tue 7/226:05 pmEWR - OAK
1 stop8h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/236:00 amOAK - EWR
1 stop8h 00mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$167
Tue 7/15:05 pmLGA - OAK
1 stop9h 20mSouthwest
Sat 7/57:05 amOAK - LGA
1 stop13h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$208
Wed 9/36:35 amLGA - OAK
2 stops19h 52mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/67:48 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops13h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/12$225
Tue 9/97:29 amJFK - OAK
1 stop9h 07mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/167:58 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop8h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$284
Thu 10/307:00 amJFK - OAK
1 stop9h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/48:01 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop8h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$296
Wed 7/163:45 pmLGA - OAK
2 stops11h 10mDelta
Tue 7/224:55 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops12h 54mDelta
Deal found 6/11$307
Sat 9/277:45 amJFK - OAK
2 stops11h 46mDelta
Tue 9/305:05 pmOAK - JFK
2 stops15h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/12$307
Thu 7/1711:29 amJFK - OAK
1 stop8h 46mSun Country Air
Mon 7/215:51 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop13h 43mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$309
Wed 8/611:33 amJFK - OAK
3 stops15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/105:39 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop13h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$393

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 7/9

6:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Oakland

Mon 7/14

6:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$178

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/1

5:05 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Oakland

Sat 7/5

7:05 am-11:25 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$208

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/3

6:35 am-11:27 pm

2 stops19h 52m

Oakland

Sat 9/6

7:48 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops13h 12m

$225

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/9

7:29 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Oakland

Tue 9/16

7:58 pm-7:06 am

1 stop8h 08m

$284

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 7/16

3:45 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

Oakland

Tue 7/22

4:55 pm-8:49 am

2 stops12h 54m

$307

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/17

11:29 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Oakland

Mon 7/21

5:51 pm-10:34 am

1 stop13h 43m

$309

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/21

2:50 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Oakland

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-8:29 pm

2 stops11h 29m

$338

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/6

11:33 am-11:33 pm

3 stops15h 00m

Oakland

Sun 8/10

5:39 pm-10:31 am

1 stop13h 52m

$393

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 7/9

6:05 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$72

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/2

6:59 am-8:43 pm

1 stop16h 44m

$143

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Best time to book a flight to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Oakland

When is the best time to book a flight to Oakland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Oakland. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Oakland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Oakland?

On average, a flight from New York to Oakland takes 8 hours 28 minutes. Flights to Oakland from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Oakland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Oakland. Price data was last updated on February 2, 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Oakland should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Oakland?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Oakland are Spirit Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines.

Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
From $170
Delta
Delta
From $278
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $267
Southwest
Southwest
From $322

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Oakland?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Oakland are Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Oakland, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

FAQs about flying to Oakland

Oakland, CA climate

The Oakland weather is cool to mild throughout the year, with foggy summers and wet winters. Summers in Oakland (between June and September) are cooler than other parts of inland California and winters (December to February) are mild during the day, with temperatures seldom dropping below 50 degrees. 

Best Time to Fly to Oakland, CA

Peak Season

Peak season is normally dictated by school vacations and family travel plans around the holidays. Flights to Oakland are packed in the summer time and most major attractions are full with tourists. Christmas season and the New Year are also peak times to travel to Oakland.

Off Season

Oakland sees a dip in tourists between September and June when school is in session. However, this is also a good time to book cheap flights to Oakland if you want to avoid crowds.

Getting around Oakland, CA

You can get to and from San Francisco to Oakland on the city’s BART system. It has one of the longest underwater transit tunnels in the world, taking you under the bay to San Francisco city. Fares are reasonable and children at the age of four and under ride for free. The trains run all week long, but times vary on the weekends, so check one of the schedules posted around the city.  

Oakland, CA Travel Information

  • If you want tickets to a baseball game, go online and buy your Oakland A’s seats ahead of time. The regular baseball season runs from March to September.
  • Take a trip to the Oakland Museum of California and get a history lesson like you’ve never experienced. Learn about the state and its people, history, culture, geology, art, environment, and ecology. The museum features exhibitions of works by California artists, collections of historic artifacts and historic re-creations of California’s major movements including the 2006 earthquake and a tribute to baseball, which showcases artifacts and photos from America’s favorite pastime.

Oakland, CA airport overview

Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 4.6 miles (7.4km) from the city center of Oakland, California, and one of three airports serving the San Francisco Bay area.

Although not as popular with tourists as nearby San Francisco or San Juan, oak tree-lined Oakland has an interesting and diverse mix of cultures, with more than 100 languages spoken throughout its suburbs.

Popular with low-cost carriers, the airport saw a boom at the end of the last decade and is currently undergoing a much needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its two terminals. There are flights to Oakland International Airport mainly from destinations across the US. The busiest routes are those to major Californian cities as well as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Portland. Terminal 2 is used exclusively by Southwest Airlines, with Terminal 1 used by all other carriers.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland?

    Booking a flight to Oakland (OAK) is your only option if you intend on flying to Oakland. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Oakland to Oakland’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Oakland if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Oakland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Oakland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Oakland.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland?

    Oakland is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland. One-way flights to Oakland typically cost $23, while round-trip flights cost around $46.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Oakland?

    A round-trip flight to Oakland will typically cost around $148, however they can be found for as little as $46.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Oakland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Oakland, Santa Barbara offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 5 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Jack London Square?

    If being close to Jack London Square is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • Does Oakland have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Oakland can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Oakland?

    Yes. Oakland has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Extended Stay America Suites - Oakland - Alameda Airport is the closest property to Oakland (1.0 mi away from Oakland).

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