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$34+ Cheap flights from California to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$63
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$34
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$147

Good round-trip deal

$84 or less

Good one-way deal

$51 or less
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Cheapest flights from California to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1810:55 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 32mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/212:38 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$63
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:30 amLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$66
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/712:21 pmSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 22mSpirit Airlines
Mon 8/111:22 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$76
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/116:20 pmONT - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Wed 8/134:15 pmOAK - ONT
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/76:50 amLGB - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/117:40 pmOAK - LGB
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 10/105:40 amLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Sun 10/128:20 pmOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/157:05 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Thu 9/186:35 amOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/157:20 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop4h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/229:23 amOAK - LAX
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$110
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/1912:40 pmSAN - OAK
1 stop3h 40mSouthwest
Tue 8/195:25 pmOAK - SAN
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$112
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/273:15 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 9/2911:55 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$124
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/71:00 pmLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:25 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$137
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1911:56 amRNO - OAK
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/266:00 amOAK - RNO
1 stop5h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$142

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Oakland 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Fri 7/18

10:55 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Oakland

Mon 7/21

2:38 pm-4:18 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$63

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 9/29

9:58 pm-11:32 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Oakland

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-7:34 am

Nonstop1h 34m

$66

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/7

12:21 pm-1:43 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Oakland

Mon 8/11

1:22 pm-2:42 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$76

OntarioOakland

ONT - OAK

ONTOAK

Ontario

Mon 8/11

6:20 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Wed 8/13

4:15 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 8/7

6:50 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Mon 8/11

7:40 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

5:40 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Oakland

Sun 10/12

8:20 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$97

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/15

7:05 am-8:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Thu 9/18

6:35 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$107

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

7:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Oakland

Tue 7/22

9:23 am-9:37 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$110

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Tue 8/19

12:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Oakland

Tue 8/19

5:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$112

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Sat 9/27

3:15 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Oakland

Mon 9/29

11:55 am-1:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$124

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Best time to book a flight from California to Oakland

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from California to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 CA to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Oakland, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
708 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Oakland. 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 into for flights to Oakland from California?

    Most people fly into Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight to Oakland from California. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

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

    The California to Oakland flight path was viewed by 31 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $34 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $49 and Delta from $74 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Oakland, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland or Burbank Bob Hope - Oakland when deciding on the best route from California to Oakland, California.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $249 for a flight from California to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Oakland) is currently priced at $112.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Oakland 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 California to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from California to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Oakland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Oakland. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$32Average$91FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$107Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$116Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$289Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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