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$100+ Cheap flights from Columbus 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — OAK
août 4 — août 111
lun. 8/4
lun. 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 juillet 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$146
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$100
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$397
From Columbus to Oakland
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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 juillet 30, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 9/612:53 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop13h 39mSpirit Airlines
sam. 9/206:00 amOAK - CMH
1 stop13h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$146
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/26:33 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines
mer. 10/86:40 amOAK - CMH
1 stop8h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
sam. 10/114:40 pmCMH - OAK
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
dim. 10/126:25 amOAK - CMH
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 8/302:09 pmCMH - OAK
2 stops11h 37mDelta
sam. 9/612:35 pmOAK - CMH
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 7/29$330

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

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

sam. 9/6

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

Oakland

sam. 9/20

6:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

$146

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

jeu. 10/2

6:33 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 31m

Oakland

mer. 10/8

6:40 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$308

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

sam. 10/11

4:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Oakland

dim. 10/12

6:25 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$309

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

sam. 8/30

2:09 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops11h 37m

Oakland

sam. 9/6

12:35 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$330

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

ven. 9/19

12:53 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop13h 39m

$100

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

ven. 8/22

6:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$151

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

ven. 8/22

6:33 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$154

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

dim. 8/17

10:30 am-4:39 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$160

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

ven. 8/22

11:00 am-4:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$185

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

ven. 8/22

7:00 am-4:16 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$190

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Deals found on 7/29

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

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

Currently, April 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 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 CMH to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 juillet 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Columbus to Oakland, California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 juillet 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to 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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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
334 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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 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.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($146), Alaska Airlines ($309), and Delta ($325) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Oakland, California. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $100. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Columbus to Oakland, California for a low price.

  • 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, April 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 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 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 juillet 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$147Average$216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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