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$49+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — OAK
ago. 5 — ago. 121
mar. 8/5
mar. 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to Oakland

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Round-trip from

$94
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$159
From Orange County to Oakland
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 31, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/41:00 pmSNA - OAK
1 stop10h 32mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 9/62:39 pmOAK - SNA
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/31$94
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.
sáb. 8/307:50 amLGB - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
sáb. 8/305:30 pmOAK - LGB
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$97

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

Fly from

Orange County

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

sáb. 8/30

8:30 pm-7:18 am

1 stop10h 48m

Oakland

sáb. 9/6

2:39 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$86

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 8/30

7:50 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

sáb. 8/30

5:30 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 10/11

5:55 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$49

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

jue. 9/4

6:45 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$51

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

mar. 9/16

10:45 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$89

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

sáb. 9/27

7:01 am-10:48 pm

1 stop15h 47m

$195

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Deals found on 7/31

Best time to book a flight from Orange County to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to Oakland

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Orange County 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 julio 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Orange County to Oakland, California as you normally would.

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 julio 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Orange County to Oakland. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
7,981 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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
8,048 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 Orange County 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 Orange County?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Orange County to Oakland.

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

    Within the past month, 11 users have taken a look at flights from Orange County to Oakland.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $49 and $195 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $160 for a flight from Orange County to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $48 while the most popular route, (Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Oakland) is currently priced at $97.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Orange County to Oakland?

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Orange County 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 5 airlines flying from Orange County to Oakland

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Orange County 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 julio 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$27Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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