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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Denver to Oakland flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Denver and Oakland.

Flights from Denver to Oakland usually depart from Denver Intl (DEN) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $383 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Connecting flights from Denver to Oakland most commonly pass through:

• San Diego (SAN) - 91% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 9% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 40% on the Denver to Oakland route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $350 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $578, a difference of $228. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Denver to Oakland flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 8:24 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 1:34 am.

The flight takes about 2h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 64% above the route average of $380. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Denver to Oakland takes 2h 39m, covering 954 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $178 to $937. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Denver to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 58% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 7h 36m via San Diego (SAN).

Oakland is 1 hour behind Denver (Pacific Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Denver to Oakland range from $305 to $482, with an average of $380 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.