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$35+ Cheap flights from California to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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LAX — OAK
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$61
(Priceline)

One-way from

$35
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$119

Good round-trip deal

$89 or less

Good one-way deal

$48 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 September 11, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/268:24 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2710:56 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$58
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/38:24 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/410:56 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$60
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/208:24 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/2410:56 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$61
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:58 pmLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/296:30 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/9$63
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/77:35 amLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 10/148:35 pmOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$64
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/39:58 pmLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/46:30 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$65
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/248:24 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 37mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/306:30 amOAK - SAN
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$67
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 9/279:58 pmLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/16:30 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$70
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/309:15 amLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 11/42:55 pmOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$71
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:58 pmLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/296:30 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/11$72
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/259:58 pmLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/306:30 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/10$73
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/109:20 pmLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 10/146:15 pmOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$74

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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 September 11, 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

Thu 10/9

6:25 am-8:00 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Mon 10/13

6:55 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$76

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 10/2

7:05 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Oakland

Mon 10/6

6:30 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$78

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/10

5:40 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Oakland

Mon 10/13

7:00 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$81

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Fri 10/10

8:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sun 10/12

6:55 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$81

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/3

5:40 am-7:10 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Oakland

Sun 10/5

6:05 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$87

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/17

9:20 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sun 10/19

6:05 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$87

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 10/24

7:20 am-8:55 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sun 10/26

6:05 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$87

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Mon 10/6

8:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Tue 10/7

7:50 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$118

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Sat 10/11

6:45 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Oakland

Mon 10/13

6:55 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$123

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Fri 10/17

8:45 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sun 10/19

6:55 am-8:25 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$123

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Best time to book a flight from California to Oakland

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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 September 11, 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 September 11, 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

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,177 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 16 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Departing from California to Oakland, California will take you 1h 35m. California and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 445 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Most travelers choose Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland, Burbank Bob Hope - Oakland or San Diego - 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 $75 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland) is currently priced at $98.

  • 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 7 airlines flying from California to Oakland

Discover the top 7 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$100Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$106Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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