Oakland

$165+ Cheap flights from Columbus to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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CMH — OAK
Apr 24 — May 11
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/206:50 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/278:25 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/256:35 am
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Mon 4/2711:55 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/256:35 am
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Thu 4/3012:50 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Wed 4/227:05 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 48m
Delta
Tue 4/285:55 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops11h 37m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/55:55 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Sun 5/106:10 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$305
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/203:00 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops11h 54m
Delta
Mon 4/275:55 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops13h 11m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/25:50 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Tue 5/1210:45 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/112:45 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Wed 5/610:45 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/246:03 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops8h 51m
Delta
Tue 4/285:04 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops12h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/24$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/2510:00 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Fri 5/111:55 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/22$329

Find flight deals from Columbus to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (C01) to Oakland (OAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 25, 2026.

Round-trip from

$289
(Southwest)

One-way from

$165
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$398
From Columbus to Oakland
One-way flight from Columbus to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus to Oakland that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 5/1

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop7h 15m

Oakland

Wed 5/6

10:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops10h 10m

$295

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Sat 4/25

10:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Oakland

Thu 4/30

12:50 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$295

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Mon 6/1

2:30 pm-12:25 am

2 stops12h 55m

Oakland

Thu 6/4

2:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$295

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 4/22

7:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

Oakland

Tue 4/28

5:55 am-8:32 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$302

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Sat 4/25

10:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Oakland

Fri 5/1

11:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop6h 55m

$329

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Sat 4/25

6:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Oakland

Mon 4/27

12:10 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$340

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Tue 7/7

5:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Oakland

Thu 7/23

6:50 am-8:50 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$379
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 4/22

7:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

Oakland

Wed 4/29

12:34 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$387
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Tue 5/5

7:05 am-11:53 am

1 stop7h 48m

$165

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Sat 7/18

5:55 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$185

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Columbus to Oakland, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Columbus to Oakland, California?

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 March 25, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Oakland, such as Southwest,Delta, andSpirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Oakland. 3 airlines have flights to Oakland from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Oakland should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    For as low as $302, Southwest can have you in Oakland, California from Columbus in 7h 48m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2104 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus to Oakland, California round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($149), Delta ($276), and Southwest ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Oakland, California. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 62% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Columbus to Oakland, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 March 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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