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$72+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Riverside, CA

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Riverside are usually found in September or July, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$112
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$72
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$153
From Oakland to Riverside
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/29:38 pmOAK - LAX
1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/94:50 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$112
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/96:25 amOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Tue 10/147:30 pmLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$157

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

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Riverside

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Wed 7/2

9:38 pm-6:59 am

1 stop9h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/9

4:50 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$112

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Thu 8/14

8:15 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/18

8:15 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$157

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Fri 7/18

9:15 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops23h 01m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

4:50 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$201

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Tue 7/8

5:23 pm-10:25 am

2 stops17h 02m

$72

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Mon 8/4

11:00 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$79

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Sat 8/16

7:00 am-9:35 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$152

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Fri 6/20

9:26 pm-9:23 pm

2 stops23h 57m

$163

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Fri 8/1

6:00 am-8:46 am

1 stop26h 46m

$231

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Deals found on 6/9

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Riverside

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Riverside. 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 Riverside?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Oakland, California to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 R1V?

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

When flying from Oakland, California to Riverside, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Riverside. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Riverside by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riverside ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Riverside when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Riverside by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riverside, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Oakland to Riverside have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, 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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8,052 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Riverside?

    Most people fly from Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight from Oakland to Riverside. On average, Oakland has 4 outbound flights to Riverside per day from 6 airlines. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

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

    Flights from Oakland to Riverside have been viewed 25 times in the past calendar month.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. Southwest flights start at $79 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $152 one-way.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $94. While the most popular route (Oakland - Los Angeles) can be booked for $112 on average our data indicates $235 when flying from Oakland, California to Riverside.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Riverside (average of $246). Flying from Oakland, California to Riverside in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 6 airlines flying from Oakland to Riverside

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Riverside. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$22Average$79FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$22Average$92FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$57Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$85Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$95Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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