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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Oakland (STL-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Oakland

Tue, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 1
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3:35 pm - 8:59 amSTL-OAK
19h 24m2 stops
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6:15 am - 5:34 pmOAK-STL
9h 19m1 stop
$309Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:36 pmSTL-OAK
9h 36m1 stop
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6:15 am - 5:34 pmOAK-STL
9h 19m1 stop
$312Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:36 pmSTL-OAK
9h 36m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:34 pmOAK-STL
9h 19m1 stop
$315Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 30
Delta Logo
6:45 pm - 10:46 pmSTL-OAK
6h 01m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:58 pm - 12:39 amOAK-STL
5h 41m1 stop
$318Delta
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 10:48 pmSTL-OAK
7h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 8:14 amOAK-STL
13h 09m2 stops
$321Delta
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 11:50 pmSTL-OAK
11h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 8:14 amOAK-STL
13h 09m2 stops
$323Delta
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 7:40 pmSTL-OAK
5h 40m1 stop
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3:40 pm - 11:55 pmOAK-STL
6h 15m1 stop
$354Southwest
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
Southwest Logo
9:50 am - 3:05 pmSTL-OAK
7h 15m2 stops
Southwest Logo
9:20 am - 6:30 pmOAK-STL
7h 10m1 stop
$364Southwest
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
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1:00 pm - 11:32 pmSTL-OAK
12h 32m3 stops
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6:30 am - 11:21 amOAK-STL
26h 51m2 stops
Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
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1:00 pm - 11:32 pmSTL-OAK
12h 32m3 stops
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6:30 am - 11:21 amOAK-STL
26h 51m3 stops
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Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Oakland

 
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Avoid peak hours at STL for a smoother experience. Early mornings and afternoons can be crowded, affecting security and baggage claim times.

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For a quick trip to San Francisco, consider using BART from OAK. It's often faster and cheaper than driving, especially during rush hour.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for St. Louis to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Oakland?

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

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Oakland on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to St. Louis, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to Oakland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Oakland is August, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $497 and $478 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$141
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to Oakland

  • Are there allowances to upgrade to first class on flights from St. Louis to Oakland?

    You can upgrade to first class if your airline has vacant seats. The advantage of upgrading instead of originally purchasing a first-class tick is saving a few pennies. Again, the upgrading amount depends on your class fare. Mostly, your airline emails you about available seats and amenities to expect when flying first class, including exclusive dining and private working space.

  • Which airlines from St. Louis to Oakland use the origin and destination airports as hubs?

    St. Louis Airport Lambert International Airport (STL) is a hub for Air Choice One Airlines and Cape Air. This airport serves hundreds of domestic and international destinations. At the same time, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a hub for FedEx Express. This airport is a gateway to many American destinations, serving thousands of passengers daily.

  • How do I travel to Downtown Oakland from Oakland International Airport?

    You can take the Beige-N or the Orange-N trains and arrive downtown in around 32 minutes. If you take Bus Lines 40 or 73, the trip takes approximately 1h 1 min, depending on the number of stops and traffic. A quick option on this route is a taxi or shuttle that gets you to the city in about 11 minutes.

  • Which airlines offer sustainable travel on flights from St. Louis to Oakland?

    Spirit Airlines ensures environmental sustainability by operating fuel-efficient fleets to reduce carbon emissions. In addition, these airlines recycle hazardous waste to reduce the amount of hazardous waste disposed of in landfills, leading to a healthy environment. Delta also offers an eco-friendly journey on cheap flights from St. Louis to Oakland. These airlines offset carbon by using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Also, these airlines use eco-friendly food packaging and recycling waste on their road to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and protect future generations.

  • What is the cheapest flight from St. Louis to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from St. Louis to Oakland was $141 for a one-way ticket and $309 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between St. Louis and Oakland?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from St. Louis to Oakland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from St. Louis to Oakland?

    On your way to Oakland, you’ll fly out from Lambert-St Louis. You’ll be landing at Oakland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from St. Louis to Oakland?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the St. Louis to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from St. Louis to Oakland?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from St. Louis to Oakland, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from St. Louis to Oakland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

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

  • Delta offers a special diet on cheap flights from St. Louis to Oakland. The dietary options include low-cholesterol and vegetarian meals to meet the passengers' dietary needs. These airlines recommend that you pre-order up to 24 hours before departure.
  • All airlines on the St. Louis to Oakland route require that your luggage fits in the upper cabin or beneath your seat to ensure a comfortable trip. However, most airlines have a different carry-on policy. Delta offers the most favorable carry-on option on this route.
  • St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) has several lounges where passengers can refresh before departure. USO Lounge and American Airlines Admirals Club are at Terminal 1, while the Wingtips Lounge is in Terminal 2.
  • Some airlines, including Spirit Airlines and Delta, have one or two stops on this route. However, the layover duration depends on the airline. Consider checking the flight journey to avoid inconveniences. The major layover city is Salt Lake City.
  • Some airlines, including Delta and American Airlines, have a stopover on the St. Louis to Oakland route. Popular layover cities include Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, Houston, Dallas, Las Vegas, and Seattle. The layover city and duration depends on the airline.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from St. Louis to Oakland

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4241 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

10.0 ExcellentGordon, Jul 2025GEG - OAK
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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.

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.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Very good. Sad to learn Southwest is going start to charge for bags

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Exceptional crew! Friendly and professional. Pleasant attitude and treated everyone with respect.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

My flight was canceled after being rescheduled for four days canceling my trip. Kayak and everyone affiliated with it I.e the airlines, and just fly have been excruciating to deal with. My trip to visit family had to be canceled as there was no way to make it. I am furious at all of you.

They delayed our flight because of bad weather in NY which was completely understandable. Then they cancelled our flight and a later flight that evening. The earliest we could fly was the next morning. We ended up buying last minute tickets on another airline and made it home slightly delayed but safely that evening. Delta kept saying it was weather related but if that was the case how did we make it back on another airline? The weather in NY was cloudy but not bad.

Not a "Delta" issue, but a JFK issue: We booked a connecting flight with 3 1/2 hours between to clearn immigration and customs. Our inbound flight (BCN to JFK) was on the taxiway 45 minutes which ate into our layover time. Immigtration was insanely quick with the CBP MPC app; however, clearing TSA (again, after we were ALREADY cleared in Spain on the inbound international flight) took over 95 minutes. This left us with 10 minutes before boarding the connecting flight (JFK to SAN) to walk to the far end of Terminal 4 and try to find food. We didn't find any food that could promise to serve us in under 10 minutes so we boarded the Delta flight after coming off a plance and an 8-hour flight knowing that we wouldn't be served any food on the next 5 1/2 hour flight. I feel like Delta needs to put pressure on the JFK TSA to open more screening stations (by our count, we saw only 5 scanners open and a line of - as we said - over 90 minutes. The insult is that we WERE ALREADY SCREENED through TSA, but as you come off one flight into the USA, you have to go through the whole process again. It seems like if you have a connecting flight, there should be a way to pass through immigration and customs without needing to return through TSA.

There are 4 flights in consecutive gates with about the same departure time. Two flights were boarding at the same time. One was delayed or boarding would be happening at the same time. I am not sure what Delta and LAX need to do to have a better layout at the end of Terminal 2

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

Overall a very poor experience - booked premium economy tickets but due to last minute flight delays , all my itinery went for a toss and had to fly economy class with no access to lounge or any compensation by united airlines to make up for the flight delays . i had expected better experience than that from united.

Boarded plane and then delayed 1.5 hours while on the plane

Horrific. They missed my connecting flight to San Diego. I didn’t get there until Monday at 9am when I had a mandatory court settlement conference scheduled at 6am since we had parties on the east coast. This caused many issues. All because United apparently forgot to hold the doors open until my flight landed that only had a 10 minute delay. This was the last flight to Southern California. So I couldn’t even rent a car to finish the trip. United cannot be trusted when traveling on specific days and times since weather didn’t have anything to do with the delays.

My flight was delayed a very short period of time but they did not hold my connecting flight to San Diego, also through United. So they closed the doors before we got off our plane. They would only have to help the door open for another five to ten minutes. So I missed a court deadline for a manditory mediation settlement conference for my client. I had to get an associate to be there in person and be on the phone with him relaying what he needs to do the entire time. The court was very upset with me and so was my client. United cannot be trusted.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

Really good 😊 the woman at the gate entrance was a little rude checking in our carry-on but i dont think she worked for the airline, she worked for the airport at sacramento, other than that amazing.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

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