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$149+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — WAS
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 6/31:50 pm
OAK
-
BWI
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Tue 6/96:55 pm
BWI
-
OAK
1 stop7h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$291
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 6/35:45 am
OAK
-
DCA
2 stops14h 00m
Southwest
Tue 6/94:25 pm
DCA
-
OAK
2 stops9h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 4/1412:34 pm
OAK
-
IAD
1 stop8h 10m
Delta
Wed 4/153:00 pm
IAD
-
OAK
2 stops11h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$302
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/306:20 am
OAK
-
BWI
1 stop20h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/127:35 pm
BWI
-
OAK
1 stop17h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/23$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 4/145:04 pm
OAK
-
DCA
2 stops13h 05m
Delta
Wed 4/152:34 pm
DCA
-
OAK
2 stops12h 20m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/185:00 am
OAK
-
IAD
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 4/215:30 pm
IAD
-
OAK
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/1311:55 pm
OAK
-
DCA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/213:40 pm
DCA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$311
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/3012:50 pm
OAK
-
IAD
2 stops8h 30m
Southwest
Wed 5/65:30 pm
IAD
-
OAK
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/1810:45 am
OAK
-
DCA
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/213:40 pm
DCA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$320
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/138:00 pm
OAK
-
BWI
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:20 pm
BWI
-
OAK
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Tue 4/145:04 pm
OAK
-
IAD
2 stops13h 11m
Delta
Sat 4/187:20 am
IAD
-
OAK
1 stop7h 33m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$323
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/275:55 am
OAK
-
IAD
2 stops12h 10m
Delta
Wed 5/63:00 pm
IAD
-
OAK
2 stops11h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/23$328

Find flight deals from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 March 24, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Southwest)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

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Average price

$456
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. 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 March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - DCA

OAKDCA

Oakland

Wed 5/6

9:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/8

7:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 40m

$360

OaklandBaltimore

OAK - BWI

OAKBWI

Oakland

Sat 5/9

5:40 am-6:25 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/12

8:50 am-3:00 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$366

OaklandBaltimore

OAK - BWI

OAKBWI

Oakland

Tue 4/21

11:55 pm-11:50 am

2 stops8h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/27

6:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 35m

$366

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Thu 4/30

5:15 am-5:05 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

5:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$372

OaklandBaltimore

OAK - BWI

OAKBWI

Oakland

Thu 5/28

12:50 pm-12:25 am

2 stops8h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/1

6:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop8h 35m

$378
Quickest round-trip

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - DCA

OAKDCA

Oakland

Mon 4/13

11:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/17

7:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 40m

$384

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - DCA

OAKDCA

Oakland

Sun 4/26

11:55 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/27

7:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop7h 40m

$390

OaklandBaltimore

OAK - BWI

OAKBWI

Oakland

Fri 5/1

5:45 pm-5:20 am

2 stops8h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/4

6:45 am-11:35 am

1 stop7h 50m

$396

OaklandBaltimore

OAK - BWI

OAKBWI

Oakland

Tue 5/5

6:20 am-6:16 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/6

7:04 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$397

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - DCA

OAKDCA

Oakland

Wed 5/6

9:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/9

10:25 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$399

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Washington, D.C. in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Washington, D.C. 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-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $118). Flying from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 24, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest from Oakland to Washington, D.C. 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
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

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 Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly from Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C.. On average, Oakland has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 2 airlines. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

    Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. in just under 8h 04m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 26m. Oakland, California and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2402 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Currently priced at $286, Southwest will fly you from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Southwest is priced at 33% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

    The most popular route from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. is Oakland - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider Oakland - Baltimore/Washington or Oakland - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. (average of $118). Flying from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$389Average$531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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