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

Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. in just under 9h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 36m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Currently priced at $276, Delta will fly you from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $296 and $328, respectively. Delta is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

Southwest, United Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to WAS?

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

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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 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day from 3 airlines. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

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

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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 December 28, 2025.

Thu 12/255:53 amOAK - BWI

2 stops8h 58mDelta

Wed 1/147:00 amBWI - OAK

1 stop7h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$548

Mon 12/293:45 pmOAK - BWI

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Tue 1/67:35 amBWI - OAK

1 stop10h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/27

$623

Tue 12/304:50 pmOAK - BWI

1 stop9h 55mDelta

Fri 1/27:00 amBWI - OAK

1 stop7h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$625

Thu 12/255:53 amOAK - BWI

2 stops8h 58mDelta

Mon 1/127:00 amBWI - OAK

1 stop7h 57mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$632

Thu 12/255:53 amOAK - BWI

2 stops13h 10mDelta

Fri 1/166:59 pmBWI - OAK

2 stops29h 39mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$634

Thu 12/255:53 amOAK - BWI

2 stops13h 10mDelta

Sat 1/1011:24 amBWI - OAK

2 stops13h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$637

Thu 12/256:10 amOAK - BWI

1 stop8h 50mAlaska Airlines

Fri 1/167:14 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop24h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$650

Tue 12/303:05 pmOAK - BWI

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Sat 1/31:10 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop9h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$651

Thu 12/255:53 amOAK - BWI

2 stops13h 10mDelta

Thu 1/156:05 amBWI - OAK

2 stops32h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$652

Sun 12/286:10 amOAK - IAD

1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/106:04 pmIAD - OAK

1 stop19h 24mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$842

Thu 12/259:49 amOAK - DCA

1 stop9h 10mAlaska Airlines

Tue 1/138:00 amDCA - OAK

1 stop11h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$842

Sun 12/2811:15 amOAK - IAD

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Sat 1/103:45 pmIAD - OAK

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$867

Best flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Oakland to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Wed 2/118:10 amOAK - DCA

1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/145:06 pmDCA - OAK

1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$277

Wed 3/49:20 amOAK - IAD

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Sat 3/74:45 pmIAD - OAK

1 stop11h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$282

Mon 3/24:59 pmOAK - IAD

2 stops27h 11mDelta

Mon 3/97:00 amIAD - OAK

2 stops12h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$316

Tue 2/108:10 amOAK - DCA

1 stop10h 49mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 2/175:00 pmDCA - OAK

1 stop26h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$317

Tue 2/246:15 amOAK - IAD

1 stop8h 05mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/257:05 amIAD - OAK

1 stop12h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$311

Sun 3/14:59 pmOAK - IAD

2 stops27h 11mDelta

Mon 3/97:00 amIAD - OAK

2 stops12h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$316

Thu 2/55:17 pmOAK - DCA

2 stops23h 43mAlaska Airlines

Mon 2/99:59 amDCA - OAK

2 stops13h 41mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$315

Fri 3/64:59 pmOAK - IAD

2 stops27h 11mDelta

Wed 3/117:00 amIAD - OAK

2 stops12h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$316

Tue 5/127:40 amOAK - DCA

1 stop7h 20mSouthwest

Sat 5/1610:25 amDCA - OAK

1 stop11h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/25

$348

Wed 3/49:54 amOAK - DCA

1 stop9h 05mAlaska Airlines

Sat 3/78:59 amDCA - OAK

2 stops17h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$316

Tue 3/1012:35 pmOAK - IAD

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Wed 3/117:00 amIAD - OAK

2 stops12h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$326

Fri 1/235:17 pmOAK - DCA

2 stops21h 39mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/268:00 amDCA - OAK

1 stop30h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$330

Tue 2/176:30 amOAK - BWI

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

Thu 2/194:10 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$403

Thu 2/55:55 amOAK - IAD

2 stops14h 15mDelta

Mon 2/97:05 amIAD - OAK

1 stop7h 47mDelta

Deal found 12/25

$336

Sat 2/146:15 amOAK - DCA

1 stop12h 44mAlaska Airlines

Sat 2/215:06 pmDCA - OAK

1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$336

Tue 2/1011:43 amOAK - DCA

2 stops25h 18mAlaska Airlines

Tue 2/176:59 pmDCA - OAK

2 stops24h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$341

Fri 1/235:17 pmOAK - IAD

1 stop20h 09mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/266:04 pmIAD - OAK

1 stop19h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$344

Fri 1/235:17 pmOAK - IAD

1 stop20h 09mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/256:04 pmIAD - OAK

1 stop29h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$344

Tue 3/106:15 amOAK - IAD

1 stop8h 05mAlaska Airlines

Sat 3/147:05 amIAD - OAK

1 stop12h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$350

Tue 3/36:15 amOAK - BWI

1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines

Sat 3/76:46 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop31h 12mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$363

Sat 3/76:15 amOAK - BWI

1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/176:46 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop19h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$363

Tue 3/36:15 amOAK - BWI

1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines

Wed 3/46:46 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop32h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$363

Wed 3/46:15 amOAK - BWI

1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/166:46 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop24h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$382

Mon 3/25:31 pmOAK - BWI

1 stop21h 15mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/96:46 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop17h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$382

Sat 1/248:10 amOAK - BWI

1 stop31h 04mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/317:14 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop18h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$382

Fri 1/235:17 pmOAK - BWI

1 stop21h 57mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/267:14 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop18h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$382

Fri 1/168:10 amOAK - BWI

1 stop31h 04mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/217:14 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop24h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$388

Sun 1/258:10 amOAK - BWI

1 stop31h 04mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/17:14 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop24h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$402

Last-minute flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated December 28, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 1/168:10 amOAK - BWI

1 stop31h 04mAlaska Airlines

Wed 1/217:14 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop28h 26mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$388

Sat 1/178:10 amOAK - IAD

1 stop29h 16mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/195:26 pmIAD - OAK

2 stops25h 57mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$349

Sat 1/1712:40 pmOAK - IAD

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Mon 1/195:30 amIAD - OAK

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$367

Sun 1/188:10 amOAK - DCA

1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/255:09 pmDCA - OAK

1 stop19h 37mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$375

Fri 1/235:17 pmOAK - DCA

2 stops21h 39mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/266:56 pmDCA - OAK

2 stops24h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$320

Fri 1/235:17 pmOAK - IAD

1 stop20h 09mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/256:04 pmIAD - OAK

1 stop29h 36mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$344

Fri 1/235:17 pmOAK - BWI

1 stop21h 57mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/267:14 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop18h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$382

Fri 1/238:10 amOAK - DCA

1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/258:00 amDCA - OAK

1 stop11h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$391

Sun 1/255:10 amOAK - IAD

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Sun 2/15:30 amIAD - OAK

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/26

$357

Sun 1/255:17 pmOAK - IAD

2 stops20h 47mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/16:04 pmIAD - OAK

1 stop19h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$375

Tue 1/278:10 amOAK - DCA

1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/318:00 amDCA - OAK

1 stop11h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$277

Tue 1/2711:43 amOAK - BWI

1 stop27h 31mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/317:14 pmBWI - OAK

1 stop18h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/27

$363

One-way flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Oakland to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 28, 2025.

Sat 1/175:15 amOAK - IAD

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/27

$139

Sat 2/78:10 amOAK - DCA

1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$139

Wed 1/2112:33 pmOAK - IAD

1 stop8h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/28

$149

Wed 5/201:00 pmOAK - IAD

1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$159

Mon 3/95:31 pmOAK - DCA

2 stops21h 28mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$163

Wed 1/219:20 amOAK - IAD

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 12/27

$164

Thu 1/298:10 amOAK - DCA

1 stop10h 49mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/26

$172

Mon 3/95:31 pmOAK - IAD

1 stop9h 09mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$178

Sun 1/189:40 amOAK - IAD

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/27

$179

Sun 1/185:55 amOAK - DCA

1 stop7h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/26

$179

Wed 3/187:00 amOAK - BWI

1 stop8h 04mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$180

Wed 3/46:15 amOAK - BWI

1 stop8h 31mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/25

$181

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Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
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One-way from	$139 (Southwest)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$622

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - DCA

OAKDCA

Oakland

Wed 2/11

8:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/14

5:06 pm-9:24 am

1 stop19h 18m

$277

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Wed 3/4

9:20 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/7

4:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop11h 10m

$282

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Tue 2/24

6:15 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/25

7:05 am-4:37 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$311

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - DCA

OAKDCA

Oakland

Thu 2/5

5:17 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/9

9:59 am-8:40 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$315

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Mon 3/2

4:59 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops27h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$316

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Sun 3/1

4:59 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops27h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/9

7:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$316

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Fri 3/6

4:59 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops27h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$316

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - DCA

OAKDCA

Oakland

Wed 3/4

9:54 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/7

8:59 am-11:54 pm

2 stops17h 55m

$316

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - DCA

OAKDCA

Oakland

Tue 2/10

8:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/17

5:00 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop26h 37m

$317

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Tue 3/10

12:35 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

$326

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Spirit Airlines 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,552 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,552 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,552 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,256 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,552 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,210 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

11,552 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

Related info for your journey

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 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day from 3 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.?
Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. in just under 9h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 36m. 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $276, Delta will fly you from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $296 and $328, respectively. Delta is priced at 34% 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 3 airlines flying from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$276	Average$389	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$296	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$328	Average$636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$139+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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