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$149+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Oakland, CA (RDU - 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 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — OAK
Jun 28 — Jul 51
Sun 6/28
Sun 7/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Oakland

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

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:25 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Wed 9/91:40 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop6h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$242
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/87:08 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop17h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 7/278:10 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop18h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/242:55 pm
RDU
-
OAK
2 stops11h 56m
Delta
Fri 8/2812:33 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop8h 24m
Delta
Deal found 5/28$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/212:55 pm
RDU
-
OAK
2 stops11h 55m
Delta
Tue 7/285:05 pm
OAK
-
RDU
2 stops12h 43m
Delta
Deal found 5/27$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/57:08 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop30h 33m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/126:49 am
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop8h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$310
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Fri 9/255:50 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop8h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/291:29 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop25h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/28$317
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Wed 7/17:08 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop17h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 7/72:50 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop24h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/25$323
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 7/317:08 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop17h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/36:49 am
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop8h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/26$328
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/37:08 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop17h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/116:49 am
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop8h 12m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/27$330
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 7/152:55 pm
RDU
-
OAK
2 stops11h 55m
Delta
Wed 7/225:05 pm
OAK
-
RDU
2 stops12h 43m
Delta
Deal found 5/26$333

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 May 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$242
(Southwest)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$459
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 May 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Oakland that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-1:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Oakland

Wed 9/9

11:10 am-11:35 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$247

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/8

7:08 pm-9:57 am

1 stop17h 49m

Oakland

Sun 7/12

8:10 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$297
Quickest round-trip

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/29

5:50 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Oakland

Wed 9/30

6:48 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$323

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/27

5:40 pm-12:20 am

2 stops9h 40m

Oakland

Wed 7/29

5:15 am-5:40 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$364

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/7

7:08 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop30h 33m

Oakland

Sun 7/12

10:37 am-6:01 pm

1 stop28h 24m

$383

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/30

5:40 pm-12:20 am

2 stops9h 40m

Oakland

Sat 8/1

1:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$389

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/13

5:40 pm-12:20 am

2 stops9h 40m

Oakland

Mon 7/27

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop7h 40m

$398

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/27

5:50 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Oakland

Wed 9/2

8:04 am-11:49 pm

2 stops12h 45m

$402

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/27

7:08 pm-9:57 am

1 stop17h 49m

Oakland

Fri 8/7

6:49 am-6:01 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$405

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/13

7:31 pm-1:59 pm

2 stops21h 28m

Oakland

Mon 7/27

7:13 pm-11:38 am

2 stops13h 25m

$407

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Deals found on 5/25

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Oakland in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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 Raleigh-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-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 Raleigh-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 Raleigh to Oakland

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Oakland, California (average of $338). Flying from Raleigh to Oakland, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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.

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

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 May 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Oakland, such as Southwest and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,264 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,264 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,264 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,419 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,264 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Oakland, California?

    A quick flight from Raleigh to Oakland, California can take about 10h 10m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $247. Airlines will cover a distance of 2383 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($302), and Southwest ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Oakland, California. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Oakland, California (average of $338). Flying from Raleigh to Oakland, California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $559). 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 2 airlines flying from Raleigh to Oakland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 May 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$302Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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