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

Frontier, at $155, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix to Oakland, California. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix to Oakland, California one-way?

$29 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $68 and $93, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Oakland, California?

The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to Oakland, California is $88. On average you can expect to pay $300. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Oakland), can usually be booked for $127.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from Phoenix?

For a flight from Phoenix 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 5 inbound flights from Phoenix per day. 2 airlines have flights to Oakland from Phoenix on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Oakland?

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

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

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Oakland, California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Oakland, California (average of $248). Flying from Phoenix to Oakland, California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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 PHX to OAK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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

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

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Frontier from Phoenix 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

7.9

Good

4,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,220 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Frontier

5.5

Fair

2,535 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,220 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from Phoenix?
For a flight from Phoenix 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 5 inbound flights from Phoenix per day. 2 airlines have flights to Oakland from Phoenix on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Phoenix to Oakland, California round-trip?
Frontier, at $155, was found to be the cheapest airline from Phoenix to Oakland, California. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Phoenix to Oakland, California one-way?
$29 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $68 and $93, respectively.
What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Oakland, California?
The cheapest flight price from Phoenix to Oakland, California is $88. On average you can expect to pay $300. The most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Oakland), can usually be booked for $127.
Can I find deals for flights from Phoenix to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Phoenix to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Phoenix to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Phoenix to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Oakland, California?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Phoenix to Oakland, California (average of $248). Flying from Phoenix to Oakland, California in August is currently the most expensive (average of $401). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$155	Average$258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$193	Average$320	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Oakland, California?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHX to OAK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Phoenix to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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

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

The best insider tips for Phoenix to Oakland flights

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and Frontier from Phoenix 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.

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What are the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Oakland, California?

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

How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to Oakland?

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

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

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