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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
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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
From Oakland to Philadelphia
One-way flight from Oakland to Philadelphia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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

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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

OaklandPhiladelphia

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

OaklandPhiladelphia

OAK - PHL

OAKPHL

Oakland

Tue 10/7

8:05 pm-5:40 am

1 stop30h 35m

$207

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Deals found on 7/1

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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.

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.

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.

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.
8.0
Very good

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.

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.

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.

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

  • 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?

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    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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