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$185+ 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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — OAK
Jul 24 — Jul 311
Fri 7/24
Fri 7/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Oakland

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 June 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 8/216:40 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Wed 8/2611:55 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/313:10 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop11h 10m
Southwest
Tue 8/258:55 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19$380
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sun 7/266:00 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Fri 7/3111:00 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19$388
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/265:35 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops23h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/12:11 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop11h 57m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/23$391
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/1712:50 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Fri 7/2411:55 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19$393
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/1712:50 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 00m
Southwest
Fri 7/312:05 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19$398
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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.
Wed 7/156:10 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Mon 7/209:15 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/23$403
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sun 8/23:30 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops9h 50m
Southwest
Thu 8/66:10 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop13h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/21$404
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/97:00 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Fri 7/2411:55 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 6/19$409

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 June 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$369
(Southwest)

One-way from

$185
(Southwest)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$428
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 June 24, 2026.
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

Tue 7/21

12:45 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Oakland

Tue 7/28

1:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop8h 20m

$369
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 10/21

8:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Oakland

Wed 10/28

1:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$369

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 8/7

4:25 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Oakland

Mon 8/10

2:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 10m

$369

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 10/15

10:00 am-7:30 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Oakland

Mon 10/19

1:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop9h 00m

$374

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 7/30

6:45 am-12:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Oakland

Wed 8/5

9:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$379

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Sun 7/26

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop6h 45m

Oakland

Fri 7/31

11:00 am-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$388

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 7/17

12:50 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Oakland

Fri 7/24

11:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop7h 25m

$393

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Tue 8/25

5:35 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Oakland

Wed 8/26

6:04 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$423

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 7/9

5:55 am-9:25 am

1 stop6h 30m

Oakland

Fri 7/24

2:05 pm-1:30 am

2 stops8h 25m

$438
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 7/22

6:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$185

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Oakland

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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, 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 June 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus to Oakland, such as Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,242 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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. 1 airline 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 $369, Southwest can have you in Oakland, California from Columbus in 7h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2104 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Columbus to Oakland, California round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($314), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Oakland, California. Southwest is currently priced 27% 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 airline flying from Columbus to Oakland

Discover the top airline 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 June 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$314Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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