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$105+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Oakland, CA (RIC - 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — OAK
aug 5 — aug 121
tis 8/5
tis 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 juli 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$291
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$105
(CheapOair)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$329
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Oakland
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Cheapest flights from Richmond to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juli 31, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
sön 9/72:32 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops20h 06mSpirit Airlines
lör 9/136:00 amOAK - RIC
2 stops13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
tors 10/304:55 pmRIC - OAK
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
sön 11/25:35 amOAK - RIC
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
fre 8/152:00 pmRIC - OAK
3 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
tis 8/196:00 amOAK - RIC
1 stop10h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$442
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
lör 8/163:35 pmRIC - OAK
2 stops10h 11mDelta
lör 8/234:58 pmOAK - RIC
2 stops13h 01mDelta
Deal found 7/30$449

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Oakland

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RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

sön 9/7

2:32 pm-7:38 am

2 stops20h 06m

Oakland

lör 9/13

6:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 55m

$291

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

tors 10/30

4:55 pm-12:05 am

1 stop10h 10m

Oakland

sön 11/2

5:35 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$318

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

fre 8/15

2:00 pm-9:40 am

3 stops22h 40m

Oakland

tis 8/19

6:00 am-7:42 pm

1 stop10h 42m

$442

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

lör 8/16

3:35 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops10h 11m

Oakland

lör 8/23

4:58 pm-8:59 am

2 stops13h 01m

$449

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

tis 9/9

10:35 am-11:32 pm

2 stops15h 57m

$105

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

tis 9/9

2:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$126

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

fre 8/29

2:00 pm-7:18 am

3 stops20h 18m

$178

RichmondOakland

RIC - OAK

RICOAK

Richmond Byrd Intl

tis 8/5

5:30 am-4:14 pm

2 stops13h 44m

$261

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Richmond to Oakland

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 juli 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Richmond to Oakland, California in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% 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 juli 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Richmond to Oakland to help guide your decision. 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
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,047 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Richmond 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 Richmond to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Oakland, California, with prices starting at $291. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $318 and $449, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $105 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $126 and Delta from $261 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Richmond 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 juli 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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