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$148+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Raleigh (OAK - RDU)

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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — RDU
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Do 4/9
Do 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from Oakland to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on März 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mi 4/156:35 am
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop6h 45m
Southwest
Sa 4/185:15 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$313
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
So 4/266:20 am
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop20h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Di 4/285:48 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop19h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$314
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mo 5/46:20 am
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop20h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Sa 5/95:48 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop19h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Mi 4/221:30 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Mo 4/277:45 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$321
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Mi 5/206:02 am
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop7h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Sa 5/235:45 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop9h 05m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/10$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Fr 4/2411:55 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Mo 4/277:45 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/6$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mo 4/2711:55 pm
OAK
-
RDU
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Mi 4/293:50 pm
RDU
-
OAK
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$331
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Di 5/57:19 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop19h 49m
Alaska Airlines
Sa 5/95:48 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop19h 29m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/9$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
So 4/1211:55 pm
OAK
-
RDU
1 stop7h 40m
Southwest
Mo 4/201:40 pm
RDU
-
OAK
1 stop11h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$334

Find flight deals from Oakland to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 März 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$313
(Southwest)

One-way from

$148
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$432
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Raleigh 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 März 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Mi 5/20

6:02 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Sa 5/23

5:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$323

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Di 4/28

6:46 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Mi 4/29

5:48 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop27h 27m

$333

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Mi 4/22

10:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops10h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Mo 4/27

7:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 40m

$336

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Do 5/28

6:02 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Di 6/2

5:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$353

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Fr 5/8

3:18 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Di 5/12

5:48 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 57m

$353

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Do 5/28

5:20 am-5:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

So 5/31

7:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

$358

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Di 8/4

5:30 am-6:10 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Mi 8/5

6:45 am-1:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$369

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Fr 4/24

5:20 am-5:30 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Mo 4/27

1:40 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$387

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Mi 4/8

10:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops10h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

So 4/12

5:45 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$466

OaklandRaleigh

OAK - RDU

OAKRDU

Oakland

Di 5/5

6:46 am-6:08 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

So 5/10

5:48 pm-10:17 am

1 stop19h 29m

$468

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Compare providers for flights from Oakland to Raleigh

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Raleigh in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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-Raleigh 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 Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Raleigh

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Raleigh (average of $163). Flying from Oakland, California to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated März 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest and Delta from Oakland to Raleigh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Raleigh?

    Alaska Airlines and Southwest can get you from Oakland, California to Raleigh in just under 7h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 42m. The distance between Oakland, California and Raleigh is about 2383 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Oakland, California to Raleigh round-trip from $276. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. Delta is priced at 37% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Raleigh (average of $163). Flying from Oakland, California to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $286). 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to Raleigh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Raleigh. 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 März 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$276Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$318Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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