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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Baltimore (OAK-BWI)

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

Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 13
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6:00 am - 6:54 amOAK-BWI
21h 54m2 stops
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8:16 am - 1:34 pmBWI-OAK
8h 18m1 stop
$177Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
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10:44 am - 5:15 amOAK-BWI
15h 31m2 stops
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5:45 am - 11:27 pmBWI-OAK
20h 42m2 stops
$182Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 3
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6:00 am - 7:35 pmOAK-BWI
10h 35m1 stop
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5:45 am - 11:27 pmBWI-OAK
20h 42m2 stops
$189Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 13
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10:44 am - 6:54 amOAK-BWI
17h 10m3 stops
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8:16 am - 1:34 pmBWI-OAK
8h 18m1 stop
$192Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 8
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2:39 pm - 4:30 amOAK-BWI
10h 51m1 stop
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6:22 pm - 11:32 pmBWI-OAK
8h 10m1 stop
$197Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
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6:30 am - 5:57 pmOAK-BWI
8h 27m1 stop
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7:02 pm - 11:32 pmBWI-OAK
7h 30m1 stop
$198Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 5
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6:30 am - 5:57 pmOAK-BWI
8h 27m1 stop
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7:02 pm - 11:32 pmBWI-OAK
7h 30m1 stop
$201Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
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6:30 am - 5:57 pmOAK-BWI
8h 27m1 stop
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7:02 pm - 11:32 pmBWI-OAK
7h 30m1 stop
$202Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 22
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:17 pmOAK-BWI
8h 17m1 stop
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6:22 pm - 7:38 amBWI-OAK
16h 16m1 stop
$204Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 3
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10:44 am - 6:54 amOAK-BWI
17h 10m3 stops
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5:45 am - 11:27 pmBWI-OAK
20h 42m2 stops
$205Spirit Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Oakland to Baltimore

 
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.
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OAK

OAK's compact size makes it easy to navigate, with short distances to gates and manageable security lines. Plan for an extra half hour for security.

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BWI

BWI offers easy access to Baltimore via light rail, with a station just outside the terminal. It's a cost-effective option for reaching downtown.

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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 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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Baltimore flights

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Baltimore on a Sunday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Oakland to Baltimore. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Baltimore, 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 Oakland to Baltimore is January, where tickets cost $245 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $545 and $514 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Baltimore, 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 Oakland to Baltimore, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$77
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 45% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Oakland to Baltimore

When to book flights from Oakland to Baltimore

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

  • Are there flights from Oakland to Baltimore that offer flexible change policies?

    Yes. Most airlines along this route provide several options to reschedule your flight plan free of charge. You only need to pay the difference between the new flight and the original flight. Make sure to confirm with your airline of choice about the change policy before booking your flight ticket from OAK to BWI. This is due to the fact that individual airlines have different change policies.

  • What airlines operating between Oakland and Baltimore have a hub at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport?

    BWI serves more than 36 airlines including Air Canada, Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Airlines, JetBlue Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Currently, BWI airport is the hub of Southwest Airlines and the busiest airport within the Baltimore-Washington DC metropolitan area. Southwest Airlines has sole occupancy of both Concourses A and B.

  • What amenities should I expect at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport?

    BWI features several amenities that cater to the needs of all travelers. For instance, the airport boasts parking facilities for passengers with disabilities. Each shuttle bus is wheelchair accessible. Pets and trained service animals are allowed if they are transported in their carriers. There are also four spots designated as animal relief areas. Services for visually impaired passengers, telecommunications devices for the deaf (TDD), free video calls for the dead, and unisex bathrooms for travelers with disabilities are provided.

  • How do I get around Baltimore/Washington International Airport?

    Inter-Terminal Transport at BWI involves walking from one location to another. This is because the airport is small, so it does not have airside shuttles or trains for connections. Arriving travelers can disembark from their flight and walk a short distance from the main airport terminal to the concourses. Those connecting between Concourses A, B, C, and D or E must always re-clear security.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Baltimore?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Baltimore was $77 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Oakland to Baltimore flight route.

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

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

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

    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 Oakland to Baltimore.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Baltimore from Oakland 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 Oakland to Baltimore?

    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 Baltimore with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and BWI 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 Oakland to Baltimore?

    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 Baltimore from Oakland 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 Oakland to Baltimore

  • Whether you are visiting Baltimore for business or pleasure or looking for a last-minute weekend break away from your busy schedule, flights from Oakland to Baltimore are recommended for you. All you need is to be flexible with your travel time, choose your preferred airline, and arrive in Baltimore in style.
  • Each flight from Oakland to Baltimore offers an ideal respite for your travel needs. You can choose from economy to premium class depending on your budget and needs. Likewise, you can save on your fares by booking flight tickets along this route in advance.
  • Unfortunately, the Oakland-Baltimore route does not have direct flights. Therefore, you are advised to fly with Spirit Airlines, Delta, or Southwest Airlines with at least one stopover in Utah, Houston, St. Louis, or Nashville. Save your travel time by taking a flight to St. Louis, Tennessee before heading to Baltimore-Washington as this is the route with the shortest flight time.
  • You are likely to travel to Baltimore from Oakland through Oakland International Airport (OAK). OAK is located approximately 9.94 miles from downtown Oakland. You can access it from the city center by Amtrak Capitol Corridor, taxis, buses, and Coliseum Oakland International Airport line.
  • Your flight from Oakland International Airport will arrive at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). BWI is only 9 miles south of Baltimore and approximately 32 miles northeast of Washington District of Columbia. Passengers can access downtown Baltimore using different transportation options ranging from app-based ride services to public transportation and car rental services.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Oakland to Baltimore

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Baltimore. 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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SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

2.0 MediocreMike, Jul 2025DEN - BWI
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WiFi did not work. For as outrageous as these flights cost, when they’re advertised with certain services/ features they should be in working order

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

No trays in our seats, we sat in first row, purchased a business class fare. Had to hold our drinks and snack in our hands. No plugs for our cell phones. Had to pay for it a drink cocktail each. Seats so uncomfortable.

Flight wasn’t even full, but too many carry-ons caused us to run out of bin space. New bag fee has folks who would usually check their bags carrying on. Watching Southwest morph into Spirit/Frontier is so sad to watch

Sat on tarmac for 2 hours and then missed my connecting flight

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

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

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

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Our flight was diverted from being a non-stop to getting within 150 miles and requiring another plane. We heard 4 or 5 different versions from SW as to why we had to stop, then wait for a replacement plane. Five hour delay, weather did not come up as a single excuse.... communication was not clear and well explained. No one really took charge!

My husband upgraded our seats and I don't know if it was due to the type of planet was or if they didn't upgrade our seats. We were supposed to be in I believe comfort seats and they were just as tight as any other seat- no leg room and we are very tall people but at least it wasn't extremely cold. My husband did put in a complaint about our seating because he paid extra and if we would have known that the space and the tightness would have been the same, we just would have gotten the emergency row emergency row seats that we normally get. We love Delta but both our flights coming home we're not good. Oh I forgot to mention that on our flight to Hawaii our luggage wheels got broke and we had to purse new luggage on vacation then we never had this problem so we didn't know protocol and reported it after we got home only for them to tell is we only had 24hrs to report the damage. Not sure what was going on with Delta this vacation trip.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It was a great flight and the stewards and stewardess were all kind and accommodating!! The seats were comfortable and entertainment screen excellent!

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

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

I learned that seating towards the end of plane that a line forms for the restroom and people use your chair as a hand railing, bumping your seat consistently. I was seated in the aisle. I think that next time if I am towards the back row I would want to sit in the middle or window seat.

United sent me a mileage plus number last year but that number is invalid so I can’t use it to check into flights or collect mileage. There is human to speak about the problem, only computers who keep asking me if I am using the correct email. It’s so frustrating and I cannot resolve it.

Not a great experience. We paid for the upgrade for premium economy seats and seated ourselves in very comfortable seats. Someone came along with the same seat on their boarding pass. The aircraft had been changed and as a result we were booted out and sent further back to small uncomfortable seats. After complaining we were moved to emergency row seats, which gave us more leg room but the seats don’t recline. For people in our 70’s we found having to sit upright from California to NJ very uncomfortable. Not sure why they chose to move senior citizens instead of the two people that were allowed to take the more comfortable seats. Not happy.

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

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.

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.

it was so bad. I tried to board my flight from vancouver to saskatoon. And to my surprise they did not board me cause the flight was changed and no email was send to me. and on my boarding pass which i got from seattle says different flight. I did not knew anyone from Vancouver, air canada crew was rude, i asked for today flight but they were rude and i had early morning dental appointment in saskatoon. I was so much in pain and my whole day is wasted today. and i suffered alot. They did provide me hotel but they did not provide me any food. I am really really disappointed first time had so bad experience with air canada. I may think twice to book it again. If i can get any reply or any composition that would be great. Thanks

Very comfortable (upgraded to business class). The audio on my screen didn’t work, but I managed to play the audio through my phone while watching the screen.

I was supposed to be on business class at first class from Denver back to Miami due to weather changes. I missed my connection and it’s put on a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Instead of honoring my business class/1st class ticket, they put me in coach, but there were two first class seats open. I think it’s absolutely disgusting that I paid for first class $1300 ticket and they put me in economy and they had to open seats available and I have still not been refunded the difference. I ended up having to eat a snack box instead of the meal I was supposed to get and did not get home till 2 AM so I think that’s a little pathetic that I had to live off crackers for dinner And my poor dog ate some cheese and salami. Oh yes, apparently when they switched me to the new flight they forgot to mention I had a service dog

check in at security was a hassle being scanned. Spirit employees were helpful and professional.

Had a issue with catching flight due to airline, was unable to board flight

Better than my las vagas experience, but still dissapointed with the airline support service.

I liked how cheap it was but both my flights were delayed heavily

It was okay delay was long but I made it

I have never flown Spirit it was much better than anticipated!

Staff was very friendly. They attended to people nicely and reprimanded, in a professional way, to those who wouldn’t listen. AC wasn’t working on the flight waiting to depart in Burbank, so it was uncomfortable for a while since the flight was delayed but then better before take off.

Good on that leg. When I arrived in Detroit I had to wait over an hour for luggage.

First off, i received an e-mail to allow me to check in for our flight. I folllowed the link, when it came to the seat selection, I was unable to select any "free" seats ( meaning without any additional charge) because everything was " unavailable". My Husband and I were ttavelling with our 3 children hence, i wanted to be assured that we were all seated next to each other. I tried 3 times and everytime I click the selection it said " error loading". What the system wants is for me to buy the seats ( anywhere from $25 to $50 dollars each passenger) like I did on our flight bound to L.A. I called customer service and the guy was unhelpful all he kept repeating was to come really early at the airport and we will be assigned seats there. Imagine my anxiety!!! Spirit says they are a budget airline but they are actually the opposite!! And just before our flight, the flight attendant KEPT announcing/ selling the seats that were not purchased for a cheaper price!! Like it was a bidding/ bargaining game! This was our first and last time to fly Spirit.

The crew was very nice. I would like to see them offer basic refreshments just like a soda and pretzels, etc. for free.

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