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$52 Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California

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11:55 am - 10:53 pmPHL-OAK
13h 58m1 stop
11:59 pm - 11:16 amOAK-PHL
8h 17m1 stop
$150Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 6 - Thu, Jun 13
3:59 pm - 7:18 pmPHL-OAK
30h 19m2 stops
5:15 am - 11:03 amOAK-PHL
26h 48m2 stops
Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
5:19 pm - 11:02 pmPHL-OAK
8h 43m1 stop
5:15 am - 11:03 amOAK-PHL
26h 48m2 stops
Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
2:25 pm - 9:40 pmPHL-OAK
10h 15m1 stop
1:15 pm - 6:38 amOAK-PHL
14h 23m1 stop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12
5:19 pm - 11:02 pmPHL-OAK
8h 43m1 stop
5:15 am - 6:38 amOAK-PHL
22h 23m1 stop
$162Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
2:05 pm - 9:40 pmPHL-OAK
10h 35m1 stop
11:59 pm - 11:23 amOAK-PHL
8h 24m1 stop
Tue, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 9
2:25 pm - 10:42 pmPHL-OAK
11h 17m1 stop
12:02 pm - 6:38 amOAK-PHL
15h 36m2 stops
$171Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12
5:19 pm - 11:02 pmPHL-OAK
8h 43m1 stop
5:50 am - 7:04 pmOAK-PHL
10h 14m1 stop
$178Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 29 - Thu, May 30
2:05 pm - 9:40 pmPHL-OAK
10h 35m1 stop
7:54 pm - 6:38 amOAK-PHL
7h 44m1 stop
$181Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Thu, Jun 6
3:20 pm - 9:35 pmPHL-OAK
9h 15m1 stop
5:15 pm - 5:37 amOAK-PHL
9h 22m1 stop
$322Delta
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Sat, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 26

Flights from Philadelphia to Oakland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Philadelphia to Oakland, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Philadelphia, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California is September, where tickets cost $219 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of tickets is $393 and $356 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Oakland from Philadelphia were found on Spirit Airlines ($52) and Sun Country Air ($88), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Sun Country Air ($150) and Spirit Airlines ($156).

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February

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August

Cheapest flight

$52
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Oakland

  • Where are the hotels located at OAK?

    If you are looking for an accommodation service while at the airport, there are a number of them that are located nearby which you can take advantage of. These hotels are located between 5 to 25min away from the airport and include: The Oakland Airport Executive Hotel, the Hilton Oakland Airport and the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Oakland Airport.

  • Are there any baby facilities at OAK?

    If you are traveling through OAK, there are baby care facilities in the following areas: The Mamava Suites, which are free and include the following amenities: seclusion as the suites can be locked, power outlets where you can charge your phone (with USB), a collapsible table, two benches, and a fold-down table, which are all are infant care facilities where you may care for and nurse your baby. The rooms are spacious enough to accommodate you, your child, and any luggage or stroller.

  • What are my transportation options when at OAK?

    There are a number of transportation options that should be able to take you from the Airport to downtown. Your first choice is to rent a car from one of the many car rental companies, whose offices are found at the Rental Car Center and are connected to the terminal through a free shuttle service. You might also choose to take one of the shuttles operated by Sonoma City County Airport Express. The taxis are regarded the most dependable mode of transportation to the city center because they are not planned and can therefore be seen as more handy. They are also available at the airport at any hour of the day or night. Trains through Bay Area Regional Transit (BART) to OAK train service can be taken from the airport to the Coliseum Station in the heart of the city.

  • What are some of the things I can do while at PHL?

    There are several activities you can do to pass the time if you have some free time while at the airport. You are welcome to bring your kids along as you stroll about the airport admiring the various art exhibits. Furthermore, the airport has a virtual library where you may download books to read in the lounge chairs. If you prefer listening to reading, the library also has podcasts available. The library is situated between Terminal D and Terminal E . You may take advantage of the amazing views offered by each of the airport's seven terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California was $52 for a one-way ticket and $150 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Oakland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Oakland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Oakland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $398 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $502 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PHL to Oakland

  • Travelers who are exploring flights from Philadelphia to Oakland can select from a variety of travel accommodations to customize their journey. Head over to Terminals F, D and C at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) where you can find the XpresSpa for your massages, facials and pedicures before a relaxing flight.
  • If you enjoy playing golf and have a layover at Oakland International Airport (OAK), go to the Metropolitan Golf Links, which is close to the airport.
  • If you want to do some work or attend an emergency virtual meeting while at OAK, head over to the area between Gates 10 and 8 in Terminal 1 to access the Business Center.
  • There are several food concessions in OAK's Terminals 2 and 1 which include Heinlod's First and Last Chance and Pizza Hut in Terminal 1 and Training Grounds in Terminal 2.
  • If you decide to fly with a pet, you can take them to the Pet Relief Areas at PHL, which are located in each of the airport's terminals.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9140 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
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Wasn’t an Alaska plane so the seats were very thinly padded- glad I wasn’t going further.

8.0 ExcellentLisa, May 2024EUG - SAN
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Wasn’t an Alaska plane so the seats were very thinly padded- glad I wasn’t going further.

Clean plane, relatively spacious in Main Cabin. One experience: I'm 79, with torn rotator cuff (R shoulder). I asked for help getting my carryon into the overhead bin and was told that the staff "does not help with this" (or some such phrase. On previous flights, help has been offered (and accepted). I prevailed on a fellow passenger for this. Also, why not board back to front?? Would this not help in the speed of boarding?

Flight was late but crew was very efficient and friendly.

Flight cancelled an hour before takeoff due to "unscheduled maintenance". New flight makes me have to wait for 5 hours in the airport, at a gate totally on the other side of where I'm at, requiring me to take a tram to get from the N terminal, to the C terminal. After waiting for 5 hours I'm informed my new flight is no longer at the gate I'm at, but instead is back in the N terminal where I was previously.

No tv, movies for a 6 hour flight! Worst airline I have ever travelled!

It was great; it was on time, everything went smoothly, the crew was excellent. It was just uncomfortable for the usual reasons; completely full fight, could barely move because the space was so small. The expected stuff with every airline.

Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

My baggage was in another flight, anit was delayed for one hour.

They canceled the flight 30 minutes prior to departure without any heads up.

Like South West(2 check in baggage free) if Alaskan Airlines could give at least one check in baggage free then it would be great.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight diverted in SD. Later take off in Seattle by 1.3hrs

Crew was not friendly when I went to request a seat change.

Really impressive staff at airport and on plane, especially given how busy it was

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

So so. Terrible aircraft choice for that leg of the flight.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

On time every leg of the journey and exceptional staff at counter, gate, and on board. I haven’t travelled in US for a long time and was genuinely surprised how pleasant this was.

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

Terrible Ticketing and Check in process. I learned that AA unilaterally cancelled my premium seating from PHL to CLT and from CLT to JAN. They did, however, refund my money, but my seating was subsequently severely downgraded. They didn’t have a seat for my unless I paid for it! Not cool! Consequently, Check-in took 45 min. AA is usually great, but this was my worst experience with AA ever. Appalling they they arbitrarily cancel my seats threatening loss of flight if I didn’t pay for a seat!!!! -John

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

First....my trip was from Ft. Myers to Philly (not the other way around). Plane was clean, staff was friendly and flight was efficient with boarding and flight time. Thumbs up all around.

Seats are very small and extremely hard. Too close together. The person next to me had average shoulders and was very far into my 'space'.

Flights are great except for the ticketing service on the terminal.. Too little employees taking care for lots of flights.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

So bad. The check in process was laborious and the check in agent didn't seem to know how to manage the process efficiently and was confused about how to check in my son's sports equipment. The baggage fees were outrageous and so expensive. $90 for a carry on bag? And $200 additional for 2 check ins. The security lines were insanely long and the terminal was not very nice in the Spirit area. $5 for a water on board. It was my first and last time flying Spirit - I tried to save $ by flying them due to the accommodating schedule but I should have paid for Southwest, because it would've actually ended up less expensive due to the free bags with Southwest. There were no charging ports on the airplane, no wifi and really uncomfortable seating. The flight crew were great though, courteous and efficient in their boarding. Flight was delayed 1 hour, but we made up 15 minutes in flight.

My experience was better than expected. What I did find not so great was the seats. Very little room, they did not recline and the tray table was the size of a post card. There was no food to try, just standard snacks that you had to pay for and I don’t know of any entertainment. I would fly again even though everything was an upcharge. Flight was on time with little disturbance

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
26h 51mPHL-OAK
$52
6/12Wed
3 stopsSpirit Airlines
30h 16mPHL-OAK
$66
6/20Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
19h 13mPHL-OAK
$88
6/13Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 53mPHL-OAK
$91
6/5Wed
3 stops
13h 12mPHL-OAK
$101
5/31Fri
2 stops
25h 37mPHL-OAK
$109
6/8Sat
1 stopDelta
8h 15mPHL-OAK
$148
7/2Tue
2 stopsDelta
9h 33mPHL-OAK
$153
6/20Thu
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
16h 13mPHL-OAK
$421
7/2Tue
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
13h 10mPHL-OAK
$484

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 43mPHL-OAK
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
27h 53mOAK-PHL
$361
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 43mPHL-OAK
5/16Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 14mOAK-PHL
$366
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 27mPHL-OAK
5/21Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 51mOAK-PHL
$381
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 12mPHL-OAK
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 19mOAK-PHL
$396
5/13Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 12mPHL-OAK
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 32mOAK-PHL
$409
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 43mPHL-OAK
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 19mOAK-PHL
$422
5/15Wed
multi-stop
22h 13mPHL-OAK
5/19Sun
multi-stop
35h 20mOAK-PHL
$434
5/11Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 32mPHL-OAK
5/14Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 51mOAK-PHL
$435
5/15Wed
multi-stop
8h 43mPHL-OAK
5/19Sun
multi-stop
35h 20mOAK-PHL
$441
5/15Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 43mPHL-OAK
5/16Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
9h 58mOAK-PHL
$459

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