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

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

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Portland, Maine to Oakland, California?

Users have found that flying from Portland, Maine to Oakland, California on a Wednesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland, Maine to Oakland, California?

To save up to 187% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 51 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Portland, Maine to Oakland, California from $489 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $656 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Portland, Maine to Oakland, California?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Oakland, California. Flights to Oakland, California from Portland, Maine in February are about $505 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $253.

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

When flying from Portland, Maine to Oakland, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-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 Portland, Maine-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$571 (Southwest)
One-way from	$164 (Delta)
Popular in	June
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Average price	$525

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PortlandOakland

PWM - OAK

PWMOAK

Portland

Mon 4/28

4:40 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Oakland

Fri 5/2

9:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$571

PortlandOakland

PWM - OAK

PWMOAK

Portland

Mon 4/28

6:18 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops26h 17m

Oakland

Fri 5/2

6:29 pm-9:43 am

2 stops12h 14m

$878

PortlandOakland

PWM - OAK

PWMOAK

Portland

Wed 5/28

5:00 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$164

PortlandOakland

PWM - OAK

PWMOAK

Portland

Sat 4/5

5:20 am-1:55 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$265

PortlandOakland

PWM - OAK

PWMOAK

Portland

Sat 4/5

8:12 pm-5:55 pm

3 stops24h 43m

$785

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Portland, Maine-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Portland, Maine-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland, Maine-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland, Maine-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 Portland, Maine-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Rainfall in Oakland by month

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.

Temperature in Oakland by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

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

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

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

7,895 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,278 reviews

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

Can I find deals for flights from Portland to Oakland that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Portland to Oakland?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to Oakland.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to Oakland?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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 Portland, Maine to Oakland, California?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland, Maine to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Portland, Maine 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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Southwest	Cheapest$366	Average$385	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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