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$70+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Portland (OAK - PDX)

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Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Tue 7/15
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Portland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Portland (PDX). 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 3, 2025.

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$156
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One-way from

$70
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

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January

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$188 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Portland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 9/127:58 amOAK - PDX
1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sun 9/147:59 pmPDX - OAK
1 stop11h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/3$156
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/238:35 pmOAK - PDX
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Sun 8/249:40 pmPDX - OAK
Nonstop1h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$157
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 9/137:07 pmOAK - PDX
Nonstop1h 39mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/264:46 pmPDX - OAK
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$162
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Fri 9/127:07 pmOAK - PDX
Nonstop1h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 9/147:10 amPDX - OAK
Nonstop1h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/3$167
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/307:13 pmOAK - PDX
Nonstop1h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/610:23 amPDX - OAK
1 stop13h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/1012:35 pmOAK - PDX
2 stops11h 17mDelta
Mon 9/227:05 pmPDX - OAK
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 7/2$208

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

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OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Fri 9/12

7:58 am-7:04 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Portland

Sun 9/14

7:59 pm-7:03 am

1 stop11h 04m

$156

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Sat 8/23

8:35 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Portland

Sun 8/24

9:40 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$157

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Sat 9/13

7:07 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Portland

Mon 9/22

5:47 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 17m

$162

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Fri 9/12

7:07 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Portland

Sun 9/14

7:10 am-8:59 am

Nonstop1h 49m

$167

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Wed 7/30

8:00 am-9:37 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Portland

Wed 8/6

3:10 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$179

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Wed 9/10

4:58 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops6h 54m

Portland

Thu 9/25

7:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$208

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-6:57 pm

1 stop12h 57m

$70

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Sat 8/30

7:07 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$79

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Sun 9/28

8:45 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$89

OaklandPortland

OAK - PDX

OAKPDX

Oakland

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$93

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The best insider tips for Oakland to Portland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Oakland to Portland trip
Airports
OAK

For a smooth departure, use BART for cost-efficient transit to OAK, especially during rush hour. It's fast and connects directly to the terminals.

Read more about OAKby Bill Fink
PDX

Take the MAX red line from PDX to downtown Portland. It's travel-friendly, inexpensive, and takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about PDXby Brandon Schultz
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on PDX

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on OAK

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

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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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Portland

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Portland. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Portland. 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 Oakland, California to Portland?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Oakland, California to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 PDX?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Portland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

When flying from Oakland, California to Portland, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Portland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Portland. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Oakland, California to Portland

Explore weekly flight availability from Oakland to Portland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from OAK to PDX are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Portland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portland. 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 Portland. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Oakland to Portland 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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

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

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

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
4,270 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

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
7,970 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

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
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

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
8,094 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Oakland to Portland?

    To fly from Oakland to Portland, you need to book a flight from Oakland (OAK) to Portland (PDX). Nonstop flights to Portland from Oakland take 1h 35m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 6 outbound flights from Oakland to Portland offered by 5 different airlines.

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

    Within the past month, 5 users have taken a look at flights from Oakland to Portland.

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

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($156), Southwest ($157), and Alaska Airlines ($162) offers the cheapest pricing from Oakland, California to Portland. Spirit Airlines is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $70. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Oakland, California to Portland for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Oakland, California to Portland?

    Before booking your flight to Portland from Oakland, California, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (84%), Horizon Air (84%), Southwest( 84%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Oakland, California to Portland is $68. On average you can expect to pay $519. The most popular route, (Oakland - Portland), can usually be booked for $97.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Portland 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 Portland?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Portland (average of $277). Flying from Oakland, California to Portland in March is currently the most expensive (average of $368). 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 Portland

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Portland. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$126Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$136Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$137Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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