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Find cheap flights from Denver to Oakland from $98

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Cheap flight deals from Denver to Oakland (DEN-OAK)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:51 am - 10:53 pmDEN-OAK
13h 02m1 stop
5:50 pm - 11:24 amOAK-DEN
16h 34m1 stop
$201Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 17
10:51 am - 10:53 pmDEN-OAK
13h 02m1 stop
11:59 pm - 9:25 amOAK-DEN
8h 26m1 stop
$206Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 13 - Sun, Jun 16
5:25 pm - 11:12 amDEN-OAK
18h 47m2 stops
11:59 pm - 5:04 pmOAK-DEN
16h 05m1 stop
Fri, May 31 - Sun, Jun 2
6:10 pm - 11:51 pmDEN-OAK
6h 41m1 stop
5:50 am - 12:07 pmOAK-DEN
5h 17m1 stop
$248Delta
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Fri, May 31 - Mon, Jun 3
5:37 pm - 10:00 amDEN-OAK
17h 23m2 stops
2:40 pm - 11:58 pmOAK-DEN
8h 18m1 stop
$257Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
6:00 am - 11:59 pmDEN-OAK
18h 59m1 stop
2:40 pm - 11:58 pmOAK-DEN
8h 18m1 stop
$261Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
6:36 pm - 11:53 pmDEN-OAK
6h 17m1 stop
5:50 am - 10:59 amOAK-DEN
4h 09m1 stop
$290Delta
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Fri, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 6
7:30 pm - 5:02 pmDEN-OAK
22h 32m2 stops
11:54 am - 9:00 amOAK-DEN
20h 06m2 stops
Fri, May 24 - Mon, May 27
12:13 pm - 7:42 pmDEN-OAK
8h 29m2 stops
12:55 pm - 11:22 amOAK-DEN
21h 27m2 stops
$2,284American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Tue, Jun 11
12:41 pm - 11:59 pmDEN-OAK
12h 18m2 stops
12:55 pm - 1:57 pmOAK-DEN
24h 02m2 stops
$2,348American Airlines
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Denver to Oakland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver 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 Denver to Oakland?

The average price of all flights from Denver to Oakland, California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Denver to Oakland, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Oakland, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Denver 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 Denver to Oakland, California is May, where tickets cost $50 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $390 and $352 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Denver 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 Denver to Oakland, California, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Denver to Oakland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Denver to Oakland were found on Sun Country Air ($201) and Delta ($248). Sun Country Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $98.

How many flights are there between Denver and Oakland, California per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Denver and land in Oakland, California, with an average flight time of 2h 36m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

What’s the earliest departure time from Denver to Oakland?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Denver at 5:20 am and will be landing in Oakland, California at 7:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Denver to Oakland?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Denver to Oakland, California jets off at 10:45 pm and lands at 12:15 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$98
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 81% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Denver to Oakland

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

  • How far is downtown Oakland from OAK?

    The distance between OAK and downtown Oakland is approximately 10miles. The airport is connected through several modes of transport. Using the BART services, you can get to downtown Oakland in approximately 20min. On the other hand, a taxi, rideshare, or car rental will take approximately 12min to cover the same distance.

  • Where can I find accommodation at Oakland Airport?

    There are multiple hotels near and at Oakland Airport offering top-notch services and amenities including complimentary airport shuttle transfer, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. However, the rates range with each hotel, so ensure you check their websites to ensure that you find one which best suits your needs. So, if you are arriving late at OAK, consider spending the night at Holiday Inn Express and Suites. Located at 1.5 miles, it is easily accessible.

  • What can I do in DEN while waiting to board my flight?

    There are multiple things that you can do in DEN while waiting for your flight. You can go beer crawl if you are a beer fanatic at Jeppesen Terminal and Concourse B, A, and C, or you can visit the museum at Skywalk and get cultured.

  • Are there smoking areas at DEN?

    Yes. DEN features designated smoking zones outside the Jeppesen terminal, near Gates D30, B73, B37, and C2. Note that you are not allowed to smoke outside the designated lounges, and you are bound to pay a fine if you do so.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Oakland, California was $98 for a one-way ticket and $201 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Denver to Oakland?

    Denver and Oakland are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Denver from Denver Intl and will be arriving at Oakland.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Oakland flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to Oakland?

    There are nonstop flights from Denver to Oakland on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver 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 Denver to Oakland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver 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 DEN to Oakland

  • If you want to access Denver International Airport (DEN), the most convenient and efficient method of transportation is the Line Commuter rail, which takes approximately 37min from downtown Denver to the airport. Alternatively, you can rent a car, drive, or use either Lyft or Uber to get to the airport, which takes approximately 30min.
  • Upon request, the Denver International Airport provides great services for those with limited mobility. 48h before your intended departure, you can contact your airline informing them how they can best assist you in making use of these services. Additionally, you can ask for specialized extra help and wheelchair services to get through the airport without any challenges.
  • DEN features multiple Airline lounges located in Concourse A, B, and C offering a tailored experience to passengers. Nonetheless, at your arrival airport, OAK, numerous lounges provide top-notch amenities like meals and showers. Regardless of class or affiliated airline, all travelers can access the Centurion and Escape Lounges.
  • If you are landing with your four-legged companion at Oakland Airport (OAK), you will find top-notch pet relief facilities located at Terminal 2. These pet relief areas ensure that your furry friends are comfortable after a long flight to Denver. The best aspect about these facilities is that they are perfect for your pets to relieve themselves when necessary. They are equipped with free disposable waste bags, a sink, and a fire hydrant to keep the area clean and accessible to all passengers.
  • Passengers traveling through DEN with minors will find an excellent interactive kids' play area in Concourse B. The is open to every passenger who wishes to use it and is suitable to help kids release some energy before their flight to Oakland. There’s also a toy store at Terminal B for passengers who want to do last-minute toy shopping.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Denver to Oakland?

Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl to Oakland, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Denver Intl to Oakland

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Tuesday

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Thursday

Southwest

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Southwest

Southwest

Saturday

Southwest

Southwest

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Southwest

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Nonstop returns

Oakland to Denver Intl

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Southwest

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Southwest

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Thursday

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Southwest

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Southwest

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Top 4 airlines serving from Denver to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver 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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DeltaOverall score based on 10826 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

6.0 GoodEliza, Apr 2024SAN - LAX
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There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

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

Boarding was great. The flight landed early. It took the crew over an hour and a half to bring out drinks. I paid to upgrade my seat to Comfort+ only to be near a crying/screaming baby who was seldom quiet. Noise-cancelling earbuds didn’t even help. Waste of money to upgrade.

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

This flight was supposed to land at 10:55 pm on January 14th. Instead, it landed at 3:20 am on Monday, January 15th, resulting in a completely lost day due to not going to bed until 5:00 am.

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

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.

Flight delayed from Cape Town to Washington then got diverted to miami and in miami we had to fend for ourselves , im still trying to get to Shreveport now

I just wrote a text which was supposed to be for the flight from Denver to spokane not Frankfurt to Denver.

Too many fees (but that seems to apply to all airlines nowadays)

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Everything was very good. Boarding and takeoff were on time and organized. Had a good flight

Wheelchair assistance was not complete. The person left me at the departure gate without informing the groundstaff of my requirements. I had to walk to the departure counter to ask for help to reach the plane door. The crew informed me that in future they were not allowed to help passengers like me, senior citizen and Wheelchair passenger with placing their carry on bags in the overhead compartments!

Flight was delayed by over an hour and gate checked bags took 15 minutes to be delivered to the jet bridge.

Seats are way too snug for my hip to knee ratio and the recline on the seat in front of me made my experience worst. My legs had no room at all. Not a plane for people 6 ft or over unless you fly first class.

Delayed for maintenance issue?? Should have been addressed before boarding. Put my bag on an earlier flight, but didn’t ask if I wanted to change to an earlier flight. Arrived to find my bag locked up and no agent to be found when I landed.

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.

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

thy don't even ofer water we have to buy it for $4.49 and paid for our cary on bags $100 each we never will fly in this company again.

Super cool and laid back, three lovely ladies. Couldn’t ask for better service.

It was fine. Boarding was a little rude. On flight staff was great. The cost to purchase everything was a bit annoying but I get that's the business model.

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Left Denver late, then sat on tarmac 30 min after arrival

Everything was good, 20/30 minutes late waiting on a crew member. It’s hard to keep employees. Or serious employees I know. I remember one flight from Houston of Frontiers was almost 18 hours late. And another 4 hours late very poor. But I would rather be late and safe than the on the news. Thank you.

Bought seats on the flight and they were supposed to be 2 and a jumpseat. Plane clearly changed and it was a regular 3 seat row. Asked for a refund and was denied. If I wanted to sit next to someone else I wouldn't have bought the seats..

Lost baggage on my connecting flight. 24 hours later, still no update on my bags.

It’s a cheap airline and I wish if they had better seats.

Seats are cramped and uncomfortable. You have to pay for everything and it is very expensive.

For a busy travel season, everything was clearly marked, correct, and smooth. My favorite travel description is “UNEVENTFUL,” and this trip met the mark!

The flight and crew were fine. When we (several groups) arrived in Norfolk on Sunday we discovered our bags had not arrived. The staff at norfolk airport was less than helpful. Told us our bags wouldn't arrive until Thursday. When asked what happened they said it bags never made it on the plane and it happened all the time. When asked about reimbursement for replacement items the desk agent said we could try to submit receipts online, but they weren't sure we would be reimbursed. I understand this is a low cost airline, but this was really beyond poor customer service.

Frontier is a no-frills airlines were the focus is low cost. You get basic service so don't set your expectations high. Watch out thought because this airline, like a few others, will try to nickel and dime you.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Denver to Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/25Sat
1 stopSun Country Air
29h 39mDEN-OAK
$98
6/17Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
7h 39mDEN-OAK
$103
6/15Sat
1 stopDelta
6h 13mDEN-OAK
$104
6/13Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 02mDEN-OAK
$111
6/17Mon
2 stops
25h 57mDEN-OAK
$140
5/25Sat
3 stops
29h 54mDEN-OAK
$143
5/11Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 42mDEN-OAK
$154
6/10Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
18h 59mDEN-OAK
$182
6/19Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
13h 20mDEN-OAK
$223
6/15Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
9h 58mDEN-OAK
$1,889

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Last minute flights from Denver to Oakland

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Denver to Oakland that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/10Fri
multi-stop
18h 22mDEN-OAK
5/12Sun
multi-stop
15h 14mOAK-DEN
$562
5/10Fri
multi-stop
22h 12mDEN-OAK
5/12Sun
multi-stop
15h 14mOAK-DEN
$565
5/8Wed
multi-stopDelta
6h 41mDEN-OAK
5/11Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 07mOAK-DEN
$587
5/10Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 15mDEN-OAK
5/12Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 56mOAK-DEN
$607
5/8Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
7h 23mDEN-OAK
5/11Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
28h 01mOAK-DEN
$685
5/9Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
18h 13mDEN-OAK
5/14Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 00mOAK-DEN
$689
5/10Fri
multi-stop
10h 15mDEN-OAK
5/12Sun
multi-stop
15h 14mOAK-DEN
$702
5/9Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
8h 55mDEN-OAK
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
5h 37mOAK-DEN
$704
5/10Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
23h 20mDEN-OAK
5/12Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
5h 37mOAK-DEN
$709
5/9Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
27h 30mDEN-OAK
5/14Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 41mOAK-DEN
$765

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Denver - Oakland Flights

Departure:

Denver (DEN)United States

Destination:

Oakland (OAK)United States

Return flight deals:

Oakland - Denver

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$708

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