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$74+ Cheap flights from Portland to Oakland, CA (PDX - 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — OAK
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Mon 8/10
Mon 8/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Portland to Oakland are usually found in September or August, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Portland to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 11, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Thu 8/63:08 pm
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/107:13 pm
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/10$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Wed 9/25:08 pm
PDX
-
OAK
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
Sat 9/512:33 pm
OAK
-
PDX
2 stops10h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/9$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/133:40 pm
PDX
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Tue 8/257:40 am
OAK
-
PDX
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$170
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 8/105:00 am
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 8/1210:15 am
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/57:50 am
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Wed 8/121:50 pm
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$172
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 8/49:29 am
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/45:35 pm
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/8$173
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sat 8/810:40 am
PDX
-
OAK
2 stops6h 40m
Southwest
Mon 8/106:00 pm
OAK
-
PDX
1 stop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$174
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 8/113:08 pm
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 47m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 8/157:52 am
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/8$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/1110:45 am
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop2h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 9/138:04 am
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/8$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/44:20 pm
PDX
-
OAK
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Sun 9/66:05 pm
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 7/7$178

Find flight deals from Portland to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) 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 July 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$167
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$74
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$237 or less

Good one-way deal

$133 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland 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 July 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to Oakland that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Sat 8/8

5:33 pm-7:23 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Oakland

Sat 8/15

12:01 pm-1:44 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$173

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Sun 8/30

7:20 am-9:10 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Oakland

Wed 9/2

7:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$187

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Thu 8/13

5:00 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Oakland

Sat 8/15

6:30 am-1:20 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$188

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Fri 8/14

4:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 45m

Oakland

Mon 8/17

3:45 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$221
Quickest round-trip

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Fri 9/4

5:00 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Oakland

Mon 9/7

8:10 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$229

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Thu 9/17

12:40 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Oakland

Sun 9/20

8:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$230

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Fri 8/7

7:54 pm-9:41 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Oakland

Sun 8/9

7:52 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$267

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Thu 7/30

10:40 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Oakland

Mon 8/3

5:30 pm-1:25 am

2 stops7h 55m

$282

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Tue 8/4

6:25 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Oakland

Sat 8/8

1:40 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$292

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Thu 7/30

5:00 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Oakland

Sun 8/2

7:52 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 37m

$297

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Portland to Oakland in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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-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-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Portland-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Portland-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-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 Portland to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from Portland with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Portland to Oakland, California, you should look to book at least 62 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Oakland, California (average of $200). Flying from Portland to Oakland, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 PDX to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland 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 July 11, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Portland to Oakland, California at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Portland to Oakland. Price data was last updated on July 4, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Portland to Oakland, California?

The best insider tips for Portland to Oakland flights

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on OAK

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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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 July 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines from Portland 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,657 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,657 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,657 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,248 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,657 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,824 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,657 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2025

PDX - BNA

My family especially liked the leg room and comfortable seats.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Portland to Oakland?

    Booking a flight from Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK) is your only option if you wish to fly from Portland to Oakland. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from Portland to Oakland, all of which are around 1h 40m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Portland to Oakland.

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

    This flight path from Portland to Oakland was viewed by 25 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines and Southwest fly from Portland to Oakland, California in about 1h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. The distance between Portland and Oakland, California is about 544 mi. Generally, flights for this route are nonstop.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Oakland, California, with prices starting at $116. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $134 and $137, respectively. You may be able to fly from Portland to Oakland, California for 57% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Portland to Oakland, California are Alaska Airlines ($58), Southwest ($58), and Hawaiian Airlines ($61).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Portland to Oakland, California?

    Before booking your flight to Oakland, California from Portland, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Horizon Air (95%), Alaska Airlines (94%), SkyWest Airlines( 92%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Portland to Oakland, California? While on average our users pay $242, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $58. The most popular route (Portland - Oakland), is priced around $136.

  • 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 to Oakland, California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to Oakland, California (average of $200). Flying from Portland to Oakland, California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 Portland to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Portland 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 July 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$116Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$134Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$137Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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