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$111+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — PHL
Jul 6 — Jul 131
Sun 7/6
Sun 7/13
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 July 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$215
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$111
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$427
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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 July 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2410:48 amOAK - PHL
2 stops15h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 9/295:15 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop16h 48mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$215
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/2310:44 amOAK - PHL
2 stops10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/277:07 pmPHL - OAK
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/24:55 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Thu 8/76:55 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/30$309

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Oakland

Wed 9/24

10:48 am-5:26 am

2 stops15h 38m

Philadelphia

Mon 9/29

5:15 pm-7:03 am

1 stop16h 48m

$215

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OAK - PHL

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Oakland

Sat 8/23

10:44 am-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Philadelphia

Wed 8/27

7:07 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$297

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Sat 8/2

4:55 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 55m

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$309

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OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop14h 59m

$111

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OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Wed 7/30

9:23 am-5:49 am

1 stop17h 26m

$129

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OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Sun 8/3

5:39 pm-11:10 am

1 stop14h 31m

$150

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OAKPHL

Oakland

Fri 7/25

4:55 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 55m

$155

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Sat 10/4

9:05 am-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$169

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OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Tue 10/7

8:05 pm-5:40 am

1 stop30h 35m

$207

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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 June 27, 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 July 1, 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.

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 July 1, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Philadelphia, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
4,273 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7,973 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
340 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,101 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 ($215), Delta ($309), and Southwest ($328) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to Philadelphia. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $111 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 Sun Country Air and Delta, with prices starting from $150 and $155, 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 5 airlines flying from Oakland to Philadelphia

Discover the top 5 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 July 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$145Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$171Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$283Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$329Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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