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$98+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, CA (PHL - 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — OAK
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Philadelphia to Oakland are usually found in November or October, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 September 16, 2025.

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One-way from

$98
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November

Average price

$365
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/295:21 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/46:30 amOAK - PHL
1 stop11h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/15$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/225:21 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/246:30 amOAK - PHL
1 stop11h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/16$281
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:21 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/16:30 amOAK - PHL
2 stops31h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$286
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/245:00 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/319:00 amOAK - PHL
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:05 amPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Tue 12/95:45 amOAK - PHL
1 stop8h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/16$303
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:05 amPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 45mDelta
Mon 12/84:54 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 56mDelta
Deal found 9/16$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/295:21 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Fri 10/310:56 amOAK - PHL
2 stops30h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$315
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sun 9/285:21 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/46:30 amOAK - PHL
1 stop11h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/14$321

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

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PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Sat 12/6

7:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

Oakland

Tue 12/9

5:45 am-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$303

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Tue 10/28

7:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

Oakland

Mon 11/3

5:55 am-5:38 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$303

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Sat 12/6

7:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

Oakland

Mon 12/8

4:54 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 56m

$309

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Sun 9/28

5:21 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Oakland

Sat 10/4

6:30 am-8:51 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$321

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

5:21 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$112

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Wed 10/29

7:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$149

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Tue 10/21

7:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$149

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Wed 10/15

7:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$149

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Tue 10/28

7:05 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 45m

$149

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Wed 10/1

8:00 am-11:32 pm

2 stops18h 32m

$153

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland

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

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

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

Booking 28 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 September 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

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 September 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Philadelphia to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,019 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Delta can get you from Philadelphia to Oakland, California in just under 7h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Philadelphia and Oakland, California are separated by a distance of 2503 mi.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California round-trip from $179. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $276, and Southwest, from $333. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 52% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Philadelphia 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 3 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$179Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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