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$63+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Aug 17 — Aug 241
Mon 8/17
Mon 8/24
1 adult, Economy
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This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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.
Tue 9/155:50 am
PDX
-
OAK
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Thu 9/1710:30 am
OAK
-
PDX
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/17$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/16. 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 8/127:50 am
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Sat 8/226:10 pm
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/16$149
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Fri 9/45:00 am
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Mon 9/78:10 pm
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$152
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 9/51:35 pm
PDX
-
OAK
2 stops10h 20m
Southwest
Wed 9/97:40 am
OAK
-
PDX
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/15$153
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/15. 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 8/2010:55 am
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 45m
Southwest
Sun 8/239:20 pm
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/15$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/2712:40 pm
PDX
-
OAK
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Sun 8/309:20 pm
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/129:45 am
PDX
-
OAK
1 stop6h 29m
Delta
Tue 8/185:00 pm
OAK
-
PDX
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Deal found 7/14$168
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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.
Mon 10/1910:25 am
PDX
-
OAK
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Sat 10/245:05 am
OAK
-
PDX
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 7/14$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/17. 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 8/198:59 am
IAD
-
OAK
1 stop29h 19m
Frontier
Tue 8/2512:13 pm
OAK
-
IAD
1 stop16h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 7/17$173
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/59:29 am
PDX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 52m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 8/127:52 am
OAK
-
PDX
Nonstop1h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/14$174
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/13. 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 8/63:10 pm
LAX
-
OAK
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Sat 8/87:20 am
OAK
-
LAX
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 7/13$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/14. 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 8/268:59 am
IAD
-
OAK
1 stop29h 19m
Frontier
Mon 8/318:37 pm
OAK
-
IAD
1 stop8h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/14$177

Find flight deals from USA to Oakland

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Round-trip from

$147
(Southwest)

One-way from

$63
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Average price

$486

Good round-trip deal

$174 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Oakland that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Sat 9/5

1:30 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Oakland

Mon 9/7

6:00 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$162

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Wed 8/12

9:45 am-4:14 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Oakland

Tue 8/18

5:00 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$168

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

$177

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Sat 9/12

5:00 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Oakland

Tue 9/15

11:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$177

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Wed 8/12

9:29 am-11:21 am

Nonstop1h 52m

Oakland

Tue 8/18

2:50 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$180

PortlandOakland

PDX - OAK

PDXOAK

Portland

Fri 10/23

3:31 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Oakland

Tue 10/27

5:03 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops6h 56m

$182

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

10:10 am-4:10 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Oakland

Sat 8/8

5:40 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$192

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Mon 8/10

6:10 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Wed 8/12

12:15 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$192

SeattleOakland

SEA - OAK

SEAOAK

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 10/5

7:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Oakland

Wed 10/21

6:05 am-1:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$207

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

11:20 am-7:20 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Oakland

Mon 8/10

6:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$211

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Oakland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Oakland

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Oakland, California (average of $287). Flying from USA to Oakland, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 July 18, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from USA to Oakland, California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

How often are flights from the United States to Oakland delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between United States and Oakland have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 102 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Oakland flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Oakland flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from USA to Oakland, California, you should look to book at least 77 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 day to fly from USA to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Oakland. Price data was last updated on September 28, 2025.

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

The best insider tips for theUnited States to Oakland flights

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Scott Laird

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Expert on Allegiant Air

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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 18, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,671 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Delta
7.8
Good
8,477 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,823 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,792 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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?

    Within the past month, 20 users have taken a look at flights from United States to Oakland.

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

    A quick flight from USA to Oakland, California can take about 1h 52m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $180. Airlines will cover a distance of 544 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $25 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $39 and $48, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from USA to Oakland, California are New York John F Kennedy Intl - Oakland, Newark - Oakland and Dallas/Fort Worth - Oakland.

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

    While on average a flight from USA to Oakland, California is generally $304, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $94. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Oakland), you can expect to pay $309 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.

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

    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Oakland, California (average of $287). Flying from USA to Oakland, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 7 airlines flying from USA to Oakland

Discover the top 7 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 July 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$41Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$77Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$88Average$186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$89Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$95Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$117Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$138Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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