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$49+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/195:45 am
LAS
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sun 3/225:10 am
OAK
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/28$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 3/410:50 am
LAS
-
OAK
1 stop3h 20m
Southwest
Wed 3/48:30 pm
OAK
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$103
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Wed 2/257:40 am
LAS
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Mon 3/28:30 pm
OAK
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$107
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/46:45 am
LAS
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Sat 4/114:15 pm
OAK
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 2/279:10 pm
LAS
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Mon 3/28:30 pm
OAK
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/29$127
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 2/287:35 am
LAS
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Mon 3/28:30 pm
OAK
-
LAS
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/29$137
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/2610:35 pm
LAS
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Thu 3/52:20 pm
OAK
-
LAS
1 stop3h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$144
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/246:30 am
SAN
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Tue 3/244:20 pm
OAK
-
SAN
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$144
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/246:30 am
SAN
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 50m
Southwest
Wed 3/256:35 am
OAK
-
SAN
2 stops5h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$149
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 5/159:59 pm
SAN
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 5/177:00 am
OAK
-
SAN
Nonstop1h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$155
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/35:00 pm
LAS
-
OAK
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Tue 4/74:49 pm
OAK
-
LAS
1 stop7h 06m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$157
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/245:01 pm
SAN
-
OAK
1 stop6h 45m
Delta
Wed 3/254:49 pm
OAK
-
SAN
1 stop6h 59m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$157

Find flight deals from California to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$165

Good round-trip deal

$202 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Oakland that are best for you.

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Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 3/13

7:40 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Oakland

Tue 3/17

9:25 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$97

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/4

7:40 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Oakland

Wed 3/4

8:30 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$97

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 4/1

5:45 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sat 4/4

10:05 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$107

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/10

5:45 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Wed 3/11

9:25 am-12:25 pm

1 stop3h 00m

$107

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/28

6:45 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Mon 3/30

9:30 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$107

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 3/21

5:15 am-6:50 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sat 3/28

10:05 pm-11:40 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$117

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/4

6:45 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sat 4/11

4:15 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$117

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 3/12

7:45 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Oakland

Sun 3/15

7:00 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 2/26

10:35 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Sun 3/1

9:35 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$127

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Tue 3/31

6:35 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Oakland

Mon 4/6

6:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$155

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Best time to book a flight from California to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Oakland, California (average of $19). Flying from California to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 January 29, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Oakland, California in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Oakland. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

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

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 January 29, 2026.
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
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Delta
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,056 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,808 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

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 15 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 40m. California and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 406 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $19 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Spirit Airlines from $21 and Alaska Airlines from $28 one-way.

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

    Most travelers choose Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland, San Diego - Oakland or Los Angeles - 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 $292 for a flight from California to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $107 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland) is currently priced at $255.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Oakland, California (average of $19). Flying from California to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $62). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$27Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$99Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$107Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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