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$144+ Cheap flights to Oakland, CA

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— OAK
May 14 — May 211
Thu 5/14
Thu 5/21
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Oakland, CA in 2026

Cheapest flights to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Oakland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 14, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Wed 5/62:15 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/128:50 am
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 4/12$287
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/79:35 am
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop11h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 5/116:55 pm
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop8h 08m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/62:15 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 50m
Southwest
Mon 5/1111:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10$292
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Fri 5/14:46 pm
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/510:57 am
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop25h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$292
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/304:46 pm
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 5/67:19 pm
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop7h 44m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/10$296
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/283:40 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Mon 6/111:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop9h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/10$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Thu 4/305:50 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop9h 35m
Southwest
Sun 5/311:55 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop8h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 4/9$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/63:05 pm
LGA
-
OAK
2 stops11h 49m
Delta
Mon 5/115:05 pm
OAK
-
LGA
2 stops12h 09m
Delta
Deal found 4/13$307
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/67:50 am
JFK
-
OAK
2 stops11h 34m
Delta
Mon 5/115:05 pm
OAK
-
JFK
2 stops14h 13m
Delta
Deal found 4/12$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Mon 5/43:40 pm
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop11h 45m
Southwest
Sat 5/97:00 am
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop12h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/12$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 6/56:55 am
LGA
-
OAK
1 stop10h 55m
Southwest
Tue 6/97:40 pm
OAK
-
LGA
1 stop13h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 4/9$309
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Wed 5/64:46 pm
JFK
-
OAK
1 stop8h 37m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 5/93:18 pm
OAK
-
JFK
1 stop21h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 4/13$312

Find flight deals to Oakland

Find the latest flights to Oakland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 14, 2026.

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Average price

$400

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$144
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Locate flights to Oakland that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on April 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Oakland that are best for you.

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Return

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/12

12:35 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Oakland

Tue 5/19

5:50 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$292
Quickest round-trip

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/30

5:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 35m

Oakland

Sun 5/3

11:55 pm-11:15 am

1 stop8h 20m

$299

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/15

3:00 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

Oakland

Tue 10/6

5:55 am-7:52 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$307

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/27

2:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Oakland

Tue 6/2

5:50 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$312

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/6

7:15 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Oakland

Mon 5/11

11:15 am-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$312

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/5

3:25 pm-12:15 am

2 stops11h 50m

Oakland

Tue 6/9

4:50 pm-11:50 am

2 stops16h 00m

$314

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

9:35 am-6:15 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Oakland

Tue 5/5

6:20 am-7:11 pm

1 stop9h 51m

$317

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/14

5:50 pm-12:25 am

1 stop9h 35m

Oakland

Sat 5/16

8:30 am-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$322

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/11

6:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Oakland

Mon 5/18

8:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop11h 55m

$322

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

11:30 am-10:23 pm

2 stops13h 53m

Oakland

Mon 5/11

6:55 pm-6:03 am

1 stop8h 08m

$330

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Oakland in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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: Out of all of the providers offering Oakland, California flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Oakland, California flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Oakland, California flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Oakland, California. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Oakland

How long is the flight to Oakland?

On average, a flight from New York to Oakland takes 8 hours 25 minutes. Flights to Oakland from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Oakland?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Oakland are Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest.

Southwest
Southwest
From $89
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $68
Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines
From $46
Delta
Delta
From $100

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Oakland?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Oakland are Delta, Spirit Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

The best insider tips for flights to Oakland

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Oakland trip
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Frontier

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on Allegiant Air

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on OAK

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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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated April 14, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta to the United States have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,232 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,406 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,615 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,328 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

FAQs about flying to Oakland

Oakland, CA climate

The Oakland weather is cool to mild throughout the year, with foggy summers and wet winters. Summers in Oakland (between June and September) are cooler than other parts of inland California and winters (December to February) are mild during the day, with temperatures seldom dropping below 50 degrees. 

Best Time to Fly to Oakland, CA

Peak Season

Peak season is normally dictated by school vacations and family travel plans around the holidays. Flights to Oakland are packed in the summer time and most major attractions are full with tourists. Christmas season and the New Year are also peak times to travel to Oakland.

Off Season

Oakland sees a dip in tourists between September and June when school is in session. However, this is also a good time to book cheap flights to Oakland if you want to avoid crowds.

Getting around Oakland, CA

You can get to and from San Francisco to Oakland on the city’s BART system. It has one of the longest underwater transit tunnels in the world, taking you under the bay to San Francisco city. Fares are reasonable and children at the age of four and under ride for free. The trains run all week long, but times vary on the weekends, so check one of the schedules posted around the city.  

Oakland, CA Travel Information

  • If you want tickets to a baseball game, go online and buy your Oakland A’s seats ahead of time. The regular baseball season runs from March to September.
  • Take a trip to the Oakland Museum of California and get a history lesson like you’ve never experienced. Learn about the state and its people, history, culture, geology, art, environment, and ecology. The museum features exhibitions of works by California artists, collections of historic artifacts and historic re-creations of California’s major movements including the 2006 earthquake and a tribute to baseball, which showcases artifacts and photos from America’s favorite pastime.

Oakland, CA airport overview

Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 4.6 miles (7.4km) from the city center of Oakland, California, and one of three airports serving the San Francisco Bay area.

Although not as popular with tourists as nearby San Francisco or San Juan, oak tree-lined Oakland has an interesting and diverse mix of cultures, with more than 100 languages spoken throughout its suburbs.

Popular with low-cost carriers, the airport saw a boom at the end of the last decade and is currently undergoing a much needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its two terminals. There are flights to Oakland International Airport mainly from destinations across the US. The busiest routes are those to major Californian cities as well as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Portland. Terminal 2 is used exclusively by Southwest Airlines, with Terminal 1 used by all other carriers.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland?

    Booking a flight to Oakland (OAK) is your only option if you intend on flying to Oakland. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Oakland to Oakland’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Oakland if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Oakland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Oakland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Oakland.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland?

    Oakland is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland. One-way flights to Oakland typically cost $56, while round-trip flights cost around $109.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Oakland?

    A round-trip flight to Oakland will typically cost around $305, however they can be found for as little as $109.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Oakland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Oakland, Santa Barbara offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 10 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Jack London Square?

    If being close to Jack London Square is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • Does Oakland have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Oakland can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Oakland?

    Yes. Oakland has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Extended Stay America Suites - Oakland - Alameda Airport is the closest property to Oakland (1.0 mi away from Oakland).

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