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$123 Find Cheap Flights from Baltimore to Oakland

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Cheap Flights from Baltimore to Oakland (BWI-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Baltimore 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Baltimore to Oakland

Mon, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 2
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 11:32 pmBWI-OAK
7h 30m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:57 pmOAK-BWI
8h 27m1 stop
$264Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
6:50 am - 12:50 pmBWI-OAK
9h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 5:10 amOAK-BWI
7h 55m1 stop
$281Southwest
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 11:32 pmBWI-OAK
7h 30m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:57 pmOAK-BWI
8h 27m1 stop
$285Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 9:25 pmBWI-OAK
9h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 6:55 pmOAK-BWI
8h 40m1 stop
$289Southwest
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Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 3
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:02 pm - 11:32 pmBWI-OAK
7h 30m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:57 pmOAK-BWI
8h 27m1 stop
$294Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:16 am - 11:32 pmBWI-OAK
18h 16m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 4:30 amOAK-BWI
19h 00m1 stop
$295Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Sat, Nov 1
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 11:50 amBWI-OAK
7h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 10:13 amOAK-BWI
14h 13m2 stops
$307Delta
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Sat, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:11 pmBWI-OAK
13h 11m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 7:44 pmOAK-BWI
10h 49m2 stops
$309Delta
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, Jan 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 9:08 amBWI-OAK
17h 13m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:55 pmOAK-BWI
8h 25m1 stop
$380Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 23
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:38 am - 1:55 pmBWI-OAK
9h 17m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:39 amOAK-BWI
20h 24m1 stop
$382Alaska Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
BWI offers dining options with local specialties.
Use BART from OAK for a quick trip to San Francisco.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from $264 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
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When to travel
July
Cheapest • 22% price drop
March
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Overall average: $516
Spirit Airlines
Mon 9/29Thu 10/2
BWI - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$123
Typical prices: $283-320
Spirit Airlines
Wed 10/1
BWI - OAK • 2 stops
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Expert advice for your flight from Baltimore to Oakland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airports
BWI

BWI offers a variety of dining options with local specialties like Maryland blue crab. Arrive early to enjoy shopping and dining at street pricing.

Read more about BWIby Harriet Baskas
OAK

For a quick trip to San Francisco, consider using the BART train from OAK. It's cheaper and avoids traffic, though the ride can be less pleasant.

Read more about OAKby Gabriel Leigh
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Baltimore to Oakland flights

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Baltimore to Oakland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Baltimore to Oakland, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Baltimore, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to Oakland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Baltimore to Oakland, 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 Baltimore to Oakland is July, where tickets cost $357 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $522 and $516 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Baltimore to Oakland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Baltimore to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Baltimore to Oakland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 55% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$123
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Baltimore to Oakland

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Oakland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Baltimore to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Baltimore to Oakland was $123 for a one-way ticket and $264 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Baltimore you will be using Baltimore/Washington. You will be landing at Oakland, also known as Oakland.

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

    Only Alaska Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Baltimore to Oakland flight route.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Baltimore to Oakland?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Baltimore to Oakland, Southwest or Spirit Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Baltimore to Oakland are Southwest and Spirit Airlines. With an average price for the route of $487 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Spirit Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $243 and an overall rating of 6.3.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore with another airline. Booking your flights between Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Baltimore to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $742 or less round-trip.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Baltimore to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Baltimore 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Baltimore to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
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Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

4.0 OkayDavid, Aug 2025BWI - DTW
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Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

The quality of Southwest Airlines continues to degrade each time I fly with them. If it were not for the free luggage, I would probably choose another airline. Their prices are a little bit competitive, but way too high for the quality of the service. Southwest is not unique in this way. Domestic flight in the United States of America has continued to be a lower and lower quality product. Very sad when you compare the quality of domestic airlines to that of many international airlines around the world.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

Staff was far less than helpful at all times. Departure and arrival times mean nothing to Southwest. Extremely disappointed, will never fly with them again, and I’ll be sure to share my experience with all.

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Cancelled my flight last minute and did not help me rebook. It was a horrible experience.

Not great. Seats uncomfortable. Crew a little rude. Amenities like wifi and drinks way too expensive.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

EVERYTHING! It was so bad that I will be filing a claim for reimbursement for my seat as I could not fully sit in it due to an obese person being next to me and spilling over into my "space." And my personal item in the overhead been got crushed between two suitcases, so now my business laptop has been damaged beyond repair. Also, it was expensive! Since you pay for EVERYTHING, the cost of the trip was probably more than if you I used an airline that was not discounted. I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again!

It was a good an early bird pleasant and quiet

Booked through kayak, everything seemed normal but when it came time to go, my flight ticket didn’t exist, so I had to purchase another set of tickets at the airport the day of the flight, for about double. When I reached kayaks customer service, they claimed no responsibility, and pushed me onto another 3rd party booking service, airfare assist, where I have had no luck getting any kind of help or refund. I’ve used kayak many times, but I’ll never again after I’ve been burned by this.

The air fares are good, Charging me for every single thing 😩

I wanted to upgrade my seat because I’m 6’2 and never have enough leg room for my comfort. They upgraded my seat for free putting me in an emergency exit seat. I was very comfortable

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

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