Oakland

$86+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA (LAX - OAK)

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LAX — OAK
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/226:45 amLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Mon 1/126:55 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/297:05 pmLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 1/36:50 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/292:55 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Tue 12/306:25 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/294:10 pmLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Thu 1/19:35 amOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/208:00 amLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sat 1/1012:05 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/294:05 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Fri 1/212:30 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$349

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(Southwest)

One-way from

$86
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$272

Good round-trip deal

$216 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Oakland flight deals.
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From Los Angeles to Oakland
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Oakland.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Oakland.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Los Angeles

Fly to

Oakland

Route

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Return

Price

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

7:20 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Sun 2/22

2:45 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$193

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

7:20 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Mon 1/19

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$193

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Fri 1/9

3:50 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Oakland

Tue 1/13

11:05 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$193

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

7:25 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Fri 1/16

7:55 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$204

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

3:20 pm-4:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Mon 1/19

7:55 am-9:20 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$204

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Thu 1/8

7:25 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Sat 1/10

5:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops6h 00m

$208

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Sun 1/4

6:45 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Tue 1/6

12:35 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$250

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

7:25 am-8:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$86

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

1:10 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$86

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

11:50 am-6:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$96

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/17

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Los Angeles to Oakland in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Los Angeles-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Los Angeles-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Los Angeles-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Los Angeles-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Oakland

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Oakland. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California (average of $26). Flying from Los Angeles to Oakland, California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $66). 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 LAX to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland, California at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Oakland. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Oakland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Oakland trip
Airports
LAX

For shorter flights, use any terminal for security if lines are long, then walk to your gate. All terminals are connected airside.

OAK

Use BART for cost-efficient travel from OAK to San Francisco. It's fast during rush hour and connects to Amtrak for longer trips.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Expert on OAK

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Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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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 December 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Los Angeles to Oakland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

LAX - LIH

The staff were exceptional! They all were kind, accommodating, and professional.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland?

    If you book a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, you will be flying from Los Angeles to Oakland. Flights to Oakland (OAK) from Los Angeles (LAX) take 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Los Angeles to Oakland per day from 7 airlines.

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

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

    Departing from Los Angeles to Oakland, California will take you 1h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 336 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Oakland, California, with prices starting at $27. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hawaiian Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $58 and $61, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 89% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California are Frontier ($19), Spirit Airlines ($24), and Alaska Airlines ($39).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Oakland, California is $80. On average you can expect to pay $244. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Oakland), can usually be booked for $171.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California (average of $26). Flying from Los Angeles to Oakland, California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $66). 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 7 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Oakland

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$29Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$58Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$68Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$115Average$195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$115Average$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$164Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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