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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 1:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 2:10 am.

The flight takes about 3h 45m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Austin to Oakland.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Oakland takes 3h 45m, covering 1,493 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Oakland range from $259 to $429, with an average of $343 over the past 12 months. Anything below $259 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $343 route average. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $219 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $376 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Austin to Oakland flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Austin to Oakland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Austin to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 53% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Austin to Oakland usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

One-stop flights from Austin to Oakland most commonly connect through:

• San Diego (SAN) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 38% on flights from Austin to Oakland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $297 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $476, a difference of $179.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Austin and Oakland.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 44m, compared with 5h 47m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 6h 07m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Oakland is 2 hours behind Austin (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Oakland flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Travelers in this part of the world often use the BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit system, to travel around the bay area. From the Oakland International Airport, you can take the Beige line and transfer to the Orange line at The Coliseum to get to the downtown area in around 31 minutes. Shuttles are another option from the airport. they offer door-to-door services, and are available from early morning until late-night. You will also find metered taxis at the ground transportation area, and no reservations are required.

A very convenient choice that has a location on Bessie Coleman Drive at the entrance to the terminal facility at the airport is the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport.

This airport offers a rental car facility that is only about a 10-minute drive away from the terminal building. There is a free shuttle service that takes passengers from both the terminal buildings of the airport to the rental car center, and you will find the pickup point for the shuttle on the fourth curb just outside of terminal two.

All rideshare rides at this airport occur on the third curb just outside of the terminal building. Make sure to take note of the exact location of your pick-up within the app for your rideshare company.