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$106+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Philadelphia (OAK - PHL)

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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — PHL
May 17 — May 241
Sat 5/17
Sat 5/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Philadelphia are usually found in August or December, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Philadelphia (PHL). 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 May 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$172
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$106
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$311
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1111:51 amOAK - PHL
1 stop14h 24mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/146:20 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 5/12$172
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:57 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:14 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop8h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Tue 7/84:58 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Wed 7/166:54 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 5/11$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 9/195:55 amOAK - PHL
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/221:35 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 5/11$345
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:01 amOAK - PHL
1 stop15h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/287:20 amPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/12$358
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/225:03 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop15h 07mSun Country Air
Mon 7/2112:06 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop8h 21mSun Country Air
Deal found 5/11$375

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

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OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Wed 6/11

11:51 am-5:15 am

1 stop14h 24m

Philadelphia

Sat 6/14

6:20 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$172

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Thu 7/17

5:57 pm-11:10 am

1 stop14h 13m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/21

6:14 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$291

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Tue 7/8

4:58 pm-5:55 am

1 stop9h 57m

Philadelphia

Wed 7/16

6:54 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$309

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Fri 9/19

5:55 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/22

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$345

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Wed 9/24

11:01 am-6:00 am

1 stop15h 59m

Philadelphia

Sun 9/28

7:20 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 16m

$358

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Sun 6/22

5:03 pm-11:10 am

1 stop15h 07m

Philadelphia

Mon 7/21

12:06 pm-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$375

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Sun 6/8

9:09 pm-6:30 am

2 stops30h 21m

$106

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Tue 6/17

4:58 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 52m

$155

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Thu 7/10

5:32 pm-11:10 am

1 stop14h 38m

$184

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Sun 6/15

7:00 am-5:25 am

1 stop19h 25m

$284

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Deals found on 5/11

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Philadelphia in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Philadelphia

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Oakland, California to Philadelphia may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 49 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Oakland, California to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 OAK to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Oakland, California to Philadelphia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 51% on airfare.

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia. Reviews last updated May 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Oakland to Philadelphia 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

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
4,290 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
346 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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
7,984 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

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 Oakland to Philadelphia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flights from Oakland to Philadelphia have been viewed 1 times in the past calendar month.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($172), Delta ($309), and Southwest ($345) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to Philadelphia. These flights start at 47% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $106 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 Delta and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $155 and $184, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Oakland, California to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 4 airlines flying from Oakland to Philadelphia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Philadelphia. 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 May 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$171Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$283Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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