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$155+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) 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 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — OAK
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Oakland

Cheapest flights from Columbus to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:30 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop18h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 4/256:20 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop9h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:51 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop24h 46m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/115:31 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop21h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/27$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 3/196:00 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 3/2412:25 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop8h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/2412:15 pm
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Tue 3/35:40 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/106:20 am
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops9h 20m
Southwest
Tue 3/179:25 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 3/196:00 am
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 3/259:25 pm
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops9h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Fri 3/207:30 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 3/2511:55 pm
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop7h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$333
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/26:51 pm
CMH
-
OAK
1 stop17h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/46:15 am
OAK
-
CMH
1 stop8h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 1/28$334
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/48:20 am
CMH
-
OAK
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Wed 3/1111:40 am
OAK
-
CMH
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$340

Find flight deals from Columbus to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$155
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$348
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Columbus

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Tue 3/10

3:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Oakland

Tue 3/17

11:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop7h 00m

$309

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Tue 2/24

6:40 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 25m

Oakland

Tue 3/3

12:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$309

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 3/5

6:25 pm-12:50 am

1 stop9h 25m

Oakland

Fri 3/13

2:50 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$309

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 3/20

6:06 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Oakland

Wed 3/25

12:35 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$314

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Wed 3/4

8:20 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Oakland

Wed 3/11

6:05 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$314

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 3/20

7:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 40m

Oakland

Wed 3/25

11:55 pm-9:55 am

1 stop7h 00m

$333

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 3/19

2:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops12h 35m

Oakland

Wed 3/25

9:25 pm-9:55 am

2 stops9h 30m

$353

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Thu 5/14

5:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop9h 20m

Oakland

Sun 5/17

2:35 pm-1:40 am

1 stop8h 05m

$354

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Sat 3/21

5:55 pm-12:10 am

2 stops9h 15m

Oakland

Thu 3/26

6:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$359

ColumbusOakland

CMH - OAK

CMHOAK

Columbus

Fri 3/13

2:35 pm-12:10 am

2 stops12h 35m

Oakland

Fri 3/20

11:55 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 05m

$409

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Compare providers for flights from Columbus to Oakland

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Oakland in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Columbus Airport-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Columbus Airport-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 Columbus to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Oakland

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Columbus Airport to Oakland, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Columbus Airport 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
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
7.9
Good
8,127 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8,394 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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 Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Most people fly into Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight to Oakland from Columbus. On average, Oakland has 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day from 3 airlines. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

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

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Oakland, California will take you 7h 20m. There are 2104 mi between Columbus Airport and Oakland, California. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($149), Delta ($207), and Southwest ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Columbus Airport to Oakland, California. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Columbus Airport to Oakland, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $283). 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 Columbus to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$207Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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