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$88+ Cheap flights from Louisville to Oakland, CA (SDF - 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SDF — OAK
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Louisville to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Louisville (SDF) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$142
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$88
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$358
From Louisville Intl to Oakland
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Cheapest flights from Louisville to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisville to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/124:25 pmSDF - OAK
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/226:00 amOAK - SDF
1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$142
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/108:35 amSDF - OAK
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sat 9/205:00 amOAK - SDF
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$344
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2012:45 pmSDF - OAK
2 stops14h 05mDelta
Wed 8/276:00 amOAK - SDF
2 stops9h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/28$372
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/314:31 pmSDF - OAK
2 stops10h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/35:39 pmOAK - SDF
2 stops17h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$573

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

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Louisville

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Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Fri 9/12

4:25 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Oakland

Mon 9/22

6:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$142

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Wed 9/10

8:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Oakland

Sat 9/20

5:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$344

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Wed 8/20

12:45 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 05m

Oakland

Wed 8/27

6:00 am-6:52 pm

2 stops9h 52m

$372

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Thu 9/25

4:25 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$88

LouisvilleOakland

SDF - OAK

SDFOAK

Louisville Intl

Sun 8/3

3:25 pm-12:35 am

1 stop12h 10m

$295

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Deals found on 7/27

Best time to book a flight from Louisville to Oakland

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Louisville 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 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Louisville to Oakland, California at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Louisville 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8,044 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

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 Louisville to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Louisville to Oakland, California round-trip from $142. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $344, and Delta, from $372. These flights start at 68% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Louisville 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$347Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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