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$105+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — OAK
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Oakland are usually found in May or September, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$298
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$105
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$418
From Raleigh-Durham to Oakland
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/167:36 amRDU - OAK
1 stop9h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/238:13 amOAK - RDU
2 stops21h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$298
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/243:26 pmRDU - OAK
2 stops11h 07mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/3112:42 pmOAK - RDU
2 stops16h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/2$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/255:35 amRDU - OAK
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Tue 7/2912:50 pmOAK - RDU
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/136:55 pmRDU - OAK
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Wed 8/206:00 amOAK - RDU
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/2$349

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Oakland that are best for you.

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Raleigh

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

7:36 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Oakland

Sat 8/23

8:13 am-8:32 am

2 stops21h 19m

$298

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/24

3:26 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops11h 07m

Oakland

Thu 7/31

12:42 pm-8:15 am

2 stops16h 33m

$307

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/25

5:35 am-9:50 am

1 stop7h 15m

Oakland

Tue 7/29

12:50 pm-12:15 am

1 stop8h 25m

$309

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

6:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Oakland

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$349

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/15

11:45 am-11:32 pm

2 stops14h 47m

$105

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/31

7:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$123

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/29

6:01 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 00m

$155

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/9

5:50 am-5:30 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$160

RaleighOakland

RDU - OAK

RDUOAK

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

7:50 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 26m

$214

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Deals found on 7/3

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Oakland. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Oakland, California?

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Oakland, California in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Oakland, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
339 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($307), Southwest ($309), and Delta ($349) offers the cheapest pricing from Raleigh to Oakland, California. These flights start at 27% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sun Country Air and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $123 and $155, respectively.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Raleigh 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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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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$296Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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