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$74+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to Oakland are usually found in September or October, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$153
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$74
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$168
From Irvine to Oakland
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/89:08 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines
Fri 8/228:13 amOAK - LAX
1 stop5h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/211:00 pmLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/255:25 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$177

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

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Irvine

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Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Fri 8/8

9:08 pm-8:28 am

1 stop11h 20m

Oakland

Fri 8/22

8:13 am-1:21 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$153

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Thu 8/21

1:00 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Mon 8/25

5:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$177

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Sat 8/16

7:58 pm-7:18 am

1 stop11h 20m

$74

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

6:30 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$89

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

9:35 am-7:18 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$127

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Irvine to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to Oakland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Oakland. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Oakland, California is 67 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Irvine 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 IR9 to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 July 31, 2025.

When flying from Irvine to Oakland, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Oakland. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 July 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Irvine to Oakland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,049 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Irvine to Oakland, you will be flying into Oakland. Oakland (OAK) is just 7.0 mi from the center of the city. Oakland is the only Oakland airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Irvine per day. 8 airlines have flights to Oakland from Irvine on a regular basis.

  • How popular is this Irvine to Oakland, California flight route?

    Within the past month, 27 users have taken a look at flights from Irvine to Oakland.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Oakland, California?

    While on average a flight from Irvine to Oakland, California is generally $247, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Oakland), you can expect to pay $105 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Irvine 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 8 airlines flying from Irvine to Oakland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$80FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$43Average$95FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$107Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$130Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$309Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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