Oakland

$36+ Cheap flights from the United States to Oakland, CA (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 11/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$92
(Southwest)

One-way from

$36
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$89 or less

Good one-way deal

$48 or less
From USA to Oakland
One-way flight from USA to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Oakland.
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Cheapest flights from USA to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/257:30 pmPDX - OAK
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Mon 9/293:55 pmOAK - PDX
2 stops6h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/13$92
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Tue 9/96:45 amSNA - OAK
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/166:30 amOAK - SNA
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$93
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Wed 9/172:15 pmSNA - OAK
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/202:39 pmOAK - SNA
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$94
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/45:25 amPDX - OAK
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sat 9/65:00 amOAK - PDX
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 8/14$97
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Thu 9/46:45 amSNA - OAK
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/86:30 amOAK - SNA
1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$103
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Wed 9/1011:15 amORD - OAK
1 stop14h 17mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/176:30 amOAK - ORD
1 stop13h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/11$103
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/56:45 amSNA - OAK
1 stop6h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/86:30 amOAK - SNA
1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$105
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/108:40 amPDX - OAK
2 stops5h 30mSouthwest
Sat 9/1310:30 amOAK - PDX
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:30 pmSNA - OAK
1 stop17h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/106:30 amOAK - SNA
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$109
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Mon 9/151:00 pmSNA - OAK
1 stop10h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/176:30 amOAK - SNA
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$110
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sat 9/202:15 pmSNA - OAK
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/222:39 pmOAK - SNA
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$111
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/172:15 pmSNA - OAK
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 9/186:30 amOAK - SNA
1 stop5h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$112

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

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Sat 9/27

5:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Oakland

Wed 10/1

8:40 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$92

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Thu 9/25

7:30 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Oakland

Mon 9/29

3:55 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$92

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/9

6:45 am-1:34 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Oakland

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$93

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/4

1:00 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Oakland

Tue 9/9

2:39 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$94

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/8

1:00 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Oakland

Wed 9/17

2:39 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$94

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

2:15 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Oakland

Sat 9/20

2:39 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$94

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

2:15 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Oakland

Tue 9/16

6:30 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$94

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/17

2:15 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Oakland

Thu 9/25

2:39 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$94

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Thu 9/4

5:25 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Oakland

Sat 9/6

5:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$97

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Mon 9/22

5:25 am-2:05 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Oakland

Tue 9/23

5:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$102

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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer wider seats and 11 inches more legroom.


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Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for medium-haul comfort.


Alaska offers free Wi-Fi on longer flights, perfect for staying productive during travel.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus provides extra legroom, early boarding, and upgraded snacks for added comfort.


Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members, enhancing connectivity on domestic flights.

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Hawaiian Airlines

Hawaiian's Extra Comfort offers more legroom and priority boarding on international flights.


Hawaiian provides free meals on daytime flights to the US Mainland.

Frontier

Frontier's UpFront Plus seats guarantee an empty middle seat for more space.


Frontier's early check-in helps secure your spot on often overbooked flights.

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Allegiant offers nonstop flights eliminating layovers, but flights don't operate daily, requiring flexible scheduling.


Veterans get two free checked bags and a free carry-on, saving hundreds on Allegiant flights.

Airports
OAK

For a cost-efficient and fast commute from OAK to San Francisco, use BART, especially during rush hour.

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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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Best time to book a flight from USA to Oakland

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 August 14, 2025.

When flying from USA 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.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from the United States to Oakland. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from United States?

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland (OAK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Oakland from United States.

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

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

    $36 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $37 and $39, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Oakland, California?

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

    While on average a flight from USA to Oakland, California is generally $258, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Oakland), you can expect to pay $96 for that flight.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA 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 USA to Oakland.

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from USA 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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Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$24Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$39Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$68Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$90Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$107Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$115Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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