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$154 Find Cheap Flights from St. Louis to Oakland

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from St. Louis to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from St. Louis to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$320
Alaska Airlines
週三 4/15週二 4/21
STL - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$154
Overall average: $264
Alaska Airlines
週二 4/21
STL - OAK • 1 stop
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Avoid peak hours at STL for smoother security checks.
Use BART from OAK for a quick trip to San Francisco.
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Cheapest • Avg $315 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 45m (one-way)
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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

週三, 4月 15 - 週二, 4月 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:43 pm
STL
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OAK
18h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 pm
OAK
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STL
14h 59m
1 stop
$320Alaska Airlines
週二, 4月 14 - 週二, 4月 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 11:43 pm
STL
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OAK
9h 53m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 pm
OAK
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STL
14h 59m
1 stop
$333Alaska Airlines
週二, 4月 14 - 週三, 4月 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:43 pm
STL
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OAK
18h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 11:59 pm
OAK
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STL
7h 50m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
週二, 4月 7 - 週一, 4月 13
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 11:43 pm
STL
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OAK
9h 53m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:59 pm
OAK
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STL
25h 49m
2 stops
$355Alaska Airlines
週三, 4月 15 - 週一, 4月 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:43 pm
STL
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OAK
18h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:59 pm
OAK
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STL
25h 49m
2 stops
$358Alaska Airlines
週三, 4月 22 - 週一, 4月 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:32 pm
STL
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OAK
17h 32m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 11:59 pm
OAK
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STL
27h 04m
2 stops
$368Alaska Airlines
週三, 5月 6 - 週二, 5月 12
Southwest Logo
5:35 pm - 10:25 pm
STL
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OAK
6h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:25 am - 6:00 pm
OAK
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STL
6h 35m
1 stop
$369Southwest
週三, 4月 15 - 週二, 4月 21
Delta Logo
6:45 pm - 11:54 pm
STL
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OAK
7h 09m
1 stop
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5:55 am - 4:50 pm
OAK
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STL
8h 55m
2 stops
$374Delta
週三, 4月 15 - 週一, 4月 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:43 pm
STL
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OAK
18h 43m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 11:59 pm
OAK
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STL
25h 49m
2 stops
$378Alaska Airlines
週二, 5月 26 - 週二, 6月 2
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 8:20 pm
STL
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OAK
8h 35m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 11:15 pm
OAK
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STL
10h 05m
2 stops
$379Southwest
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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.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from St. Louis to Oakland?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from St. Louis to Oakland were found on Alaska Airlines ($320) and Southwest ($369).

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Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to Oakland

 
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on OAK

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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Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$154
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 36% increase in price.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to Oakland

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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 $154 for a one-way ticket and $320 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?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between St. Louis and Oakland.

  • 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 $417 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 $361 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 airlines flying from St. Louis to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from St. Louis 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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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4318 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

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