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$175+ 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — OAK
Jun 9 — Jun 161
Tue 6/9
Tue 6/16
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 May 10, 2026.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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.
Tue 8/255:26 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/266:02 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 28m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/5$349
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 6/107:20 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Wed 6/1710:25 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop11h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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 8/214:25 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop9h 00m
Southwest
Mon 8/246:05 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/6$364
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/6. 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.
Sun 10/258:32 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop13h 22m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 10/307:51 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop22h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/6$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 6/107:20 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Sat 6/205:10 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/5$383
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 7/248:10 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Tue 7/281:10 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 5/8$384

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 May 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$349
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(Southwest)

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$349
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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

Tue 8/25

5:26 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Oakland

Wed 8/26

6:02 am-4:30 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$349

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 8/21

12:55 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops9h 50m

Oakland

Mon 8/24

6:05 am-3:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$370

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 8/21

12:55 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Oakland

Wed 8/26

11:40 am-10:50 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$374

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 6/4

6:45 am-12:30 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Oakland

Wed 6/10

1:10 pm-12:25 am

1 stop8h 15m

$374

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 7/29

3:40 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Oakland

Wed 8/5

12:15 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$379

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 6/10

5:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Oakland

Wed 6/17

8:55 am-12:40 am

1 stop12h 45m

$380
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 6/10

7:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Oakland

Sat 6/20

5:10 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$383

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Sat 7/25

7:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Oakland

Wed 7/29

6:05 am-5:15 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$384

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Tue 6/23

5:35 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Oakland

Thu 6/25

2:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$388
Cheapest one-way

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 7/15

11:10 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$175

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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Oakland

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Oakland, California (average of $149). Flying from Columbus to Oakland, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 May 10, 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
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,304 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

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. 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 $349, Alaska Airlines can have you in Oakland, California from Columbus in 8h 28m. 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 ($308), offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus to Oakland, California. Southwest is currently priced 23% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus to Oakland, California (average of $149). Flying from Columbus to Oakland, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 May 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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