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$77+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — OAK
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$149
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$77
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$382

Good round-trip deal

$742 or less
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 2, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/28:15 amBWI - OAK
1 stop8h 19mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/166:00 amOAK - BWI
1 stop8h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1$149
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:00 amIAD - OAK
1 stop9h 36mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/37:58 pmOAK - IAD
1 stop8h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/305:20 pmDCA - OAK
1 stop8h 26mDelta
Sat 9/66:00 amOAK - DCA
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/31$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/305:05 pmIAD - OAK
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Sat 9/61:10 pmOAK - IAD
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 11/812:27 pmIAD - OAK
2 stops12h 05mDelta
Sat 11/151:15 pmOAK - IAD
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Deal found 7/31$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/111:30 pmDCA - OAK
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Tue 9/167:20 amOAK - DCA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$307
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Fri 10/315:53 pmDCA - OAK
1 stop17h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 11/39:30 amOAK - DCA
1 stop27h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$316
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:09 pmIAD - OAK
1 stop8h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/2711:01 amOAK - IAD
1 stop10h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/1$336
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/147:30 amIAD - OAK
1 stop18h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/206:00 amOAK - IAD
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$375
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 8/147:00 amDCA - OAK
2 stops19h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/188:13 amOAK - DCA
2 stops29h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$452

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 August 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/2

8:15 am-1:34 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Oakland

Thu 10/16

6:00 am-5:17 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$149

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

7:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

Oakland

Wed 9/3

7:58 pm-7:33 am

1 stop8h 35m

$277

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/30

5:20 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 26m

Oakland

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$297

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/30

5:05 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Oakland

Sat 9/6

1:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$297

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

12:27 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops12h 05m

Oakland

Sat 11/15

1:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$302

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

1:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Oakland

Tue 9/16

7:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$307

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/31

5:53 pm-8:50 am

1 stop17h 57m

Oakland

Mon 11/3

9:30 am-4:00 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$316

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

6:09 pm-12:04 am

1 stop8h 55m

Oakland

Sat 9/27

11:01 am-12:23 am

1 stop10h 22m

$336

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/14

7:30 am-11:27 pm

1 stop18h 57m

Oakland

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

$375

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-11:27 pm

2 stops19h 27m

Oakland

Mon 8/18

8:13 am-4:59 pm

2 stops29h 46m

$452

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 2, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 56% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California by exploring options for tickets 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 August 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Oakland by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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
7,983 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,613 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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
8,054 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Food

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland from Washington, D.C.?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland. 3 airlines have flights to Oakland from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $149 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $277 and $297 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 66% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California are Spirit Airlines ($77), Alaska Airlines ($136), and Hawaiian Airlines ($146).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California consider Baltimore/Washington - Oakland, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Oakland or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Oakland as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California is generally $742, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $742. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Oakland), you can expect to pay $149 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Oakland

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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