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Find cheap flights from Oakland to Boston from $78

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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Boston

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Boston 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.
8:42 am - 11:14 pmOAK-BOS
35h 32m3 stops
5:00 pm - 2:23 pmBOS-OAK
24h 23m3 stops
$272Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Apr 3 - Mon, Apr 8
8:11 pm - 2:44 pmOAK-BOS
15h 33m2 stops
3:32 pm - 9:09 pmBOS-OAK
8h 37m1 stop
$286Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 18
1:15 pm - 11:59 pmOAK-BOS
7h 44m1 stop
6:10 am - 12:33 pmBOS-OAK
9h 23m1 stop
$327Delta
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Tue, Apr 30 - Wed, May 1
10:21 pm - 8:02 amOAK-BOS
30h 41m3 stops
4:06 pm - 11:06 pmBOS-OAK
34h 00m3 stops
Thu, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 16
7:08 pm - 10:01 amOAK-BOS
11h 53m2 stops
7:43 pm - 6:52 amBOS-OAK
38h 09m3 stops
Wed, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 20
7:00 am - 11:59 pmOAK-BOS
13h 59m2 stops
6:10 am - 12:33 pmBOS-OAK
9h 23m1 stop
$359Delta
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Tue, Apr 30 - Wed, May 1
6:00 am - 11:59 pmOAK-BOS
14h 59m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:58 pmBOS-OAK
19h 58m1 stop
$392Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Apr 26 - Mon, Apr 29
11:59 pm - 10:53 amOAK-BOS
7h 54m1 stop
11:23 am - 10:57 pmBOS-OAK
14h 34m1 stop
$397Sun Country Air
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Thu, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 18
3:30 pm - 5:45 amOAK-BOS
11h 15m1 stop
5:27 pm - 11:58 pmBOS-OAK
9h 31m1 stop
$416Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 20
11:59 pm - 10:33 amOAK-BOS
7h 34m1 stop
11:39 am - 5:27 pmBOS-OAK
8h 48m1 stop
$440Sun Country Air
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Sun, Jun 2 - Fri, Jun 7

Flights from Oakland to Boston - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Oakland, California to Boston clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Oakland to Boston, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Boston, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Boston?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Oakland, California to Boston, 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, California to Boston is January, where tickets cost $259 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $521 and $498 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Boston?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Oakland, California to Boston, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland, California to Boston, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 31 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Oakland to Boston?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Oakland to Boston found on KAYAK was with Spirit Airlines for $78. Spirit Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $272 and Delta from $327.

How long does a flight from Oakland to Boston take?

Flying to Boston from Oakland requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 7h 34m.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$78
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Boston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Boston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Boston

  • Where can I park my car long-term at OAK before my flight to BOS?

    The most convenient parking option is Premier Parking but is also the most expensive. If you'd like to save some money, there is a Long-Term Lot that is approximately 6 to 8min away from the terminals via walking. The most affordable option is the Economy Lot, which is not within walking distance. However, a free shuttle runs from the lot to the terminals every 15 to 20min or so.

  • Does OAK provide relief stations for service animals or pets?

    Yes. OAK offers passengers a relief station for approved service animals. This animal relief area is 10 square feet and features a mini fire hydrant, a sink, artificial turf, and cleaning tools. It can be located at Gate 25 of Terminal 2.

  • Does BOS have a USO?

    Yes. The USO at BOS is Landside, in Terminal C, on the lower level. This lounge proudly welcomes active-duty military personnel and their families. On the weekend, Saturday and Sunday, the USO is open from 8 am until 8 pm. On weekdays, Monday until Friday, the USO is open from 8 am until 9 pm. Some amenities include relaxing seating, a TV, a kitchen, internet access, and much more.

  • How can I fly from OAK to BOS?

    It is unlikely that you will be able to find a direct flight between OAK and BOS. However, Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines are among the carriers that operate flights with one-stop between OAK and BOS. Layover cities include Los Angeles (LAX), Salt Lake City (SLC), Seattle (SEA), and Honolulu (HNL). Delta, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Frontier operate flights from OAK to BOS with two stops. Some of the layover cities include Los Angeles (LAX), St. Louis (STL), Atlanta (ATL), Las Vegas (LAS), Chicago (ORD), and Orlando (MCO).

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Boston?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland, California to Boston was $78 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of Oakland you will be using Oakland. You will be landing at Boston, also known as Boston Logan Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Boston?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Boston, Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Boston are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $463 and an overall rating of 8.1, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $628 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Boston.

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

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

    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 Boston with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and BOS 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 Boston?

    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 Boston from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from OAK to Boston

  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) is a focus city for Southwest Airlines and JSX and a hub for FedEx Express. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) serves as a hub for Delta Airlines and a focus city for JetBlue.
  • OAK has installed Mamava lactation pods in both Terminals 1 and 2. These are 4x8 freestanding units that are clean and private. Each lactation suite has comfortable seating, a shelf area, an electrical outlet for a breast pump, a mirror, a coat hook, an exhaust fan, and a motion-activated light.
  • Any passenger, regardless of their airline or what class their ticket is, can pay a fee to enter the refined Escape Lounge at OAK. If you pay the entrance fee online, you'll most likely get a discount, or you can pay at the door. This lounge offers a posh relaxation area where you can decompress, get something to drink or eat, or get some work done.
  • If you are a traveler with limited mobility who will need someone to meet you when you arrive at BOS, you'll be happy to know that caregivers can apply at BOS for a guest pass that will get them beyond the security checkpoint and order to assist people struggling with travel difficulties.
  • To get to BOS from downtown Boston, passengers can take advantage of the MBTA, or “the T,” and its public transit options. Travelers can also take the Blue Line subway or the Silver Line rapid transit buses.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to Boston

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland to Boston? 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 KAYAK reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9147 reviews
86crew
74entertainment
73food
83boarding
81overall
79comfort
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The reduced size overhead compartments were a surprise. They keep getting smaller and smaller while amenities keep getting fewer.

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The reduced size overhead compartments were a surprise. They keep getting smaller and smaller while amenities keep getting fewer.

I arrived at 7:15 for an 8:30am flight. The winds in Burbank were keeping all flights down for the morning. What ensued next was absolute chaos, poor communication and chaos. I had booked a flight last minute because my boyfriends father was dying and o needed to be there immediately. There was absolutely no consideration for communication about what was happening with our flight after there was discovered to be a mechanical error. There was no mention that vouchers had been sent by email For food and I ended up wasting money on my lunch that was horrible. I literally bought the food when I had been emailed about a voucher. . I sat there now at 1:45 and tried to get some answers because the time was ticking. Your lady was so helpful and rushed me to get a flight out of United. I showed up to sfo 6+ hours late and was able to say goodbye to his father. But it was just a horribly communicated day. Please do better

I have taken 4 Alaska flights in the past 3 weeks and every single flight was delayed. They give you a $12 voucher for airport food, sometimes too late, after you’ve already eaten. That might get you a bagel. Reservations, rentals, etc have to be cancelled with no repercussions. Will be avoiding Alaska if possible.

Window seat and a packed plane. A very uncomfortable flight.

The person sitting next to me did not fit in one seat, so I effectively only had half a seat to myself. Airlines should come up with a strategy to sit oversized people in a way whereby they are comfortable but don't disrupt or take over other people's seats. It's unfair.

My flights went about as good as they could be. I’ll always take Alaska when possible.

Both of my flights were delayed. This is the 2nd week in a row that Alaska has been delayed. Not a great experience.

Horrible, missed my connecting flight because Alaska did not give me enough time

Flight, itself, was good. Only one person to check people in at the gate. She was nice, but needed help. She asked several times for people to volunteer to check-in their carry-on baggage. When they finally called Group D, I volunteered, but after getting on the plane, I noticed plenty of room still left in the over-head bins. That's OK. I'm just very thankful for a safe trip.

Pretty bad. Delayed flight that potentially could have caused missed connection. Misplaced luggage, inadequate response.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Terrible. Delta delays caused us to miss our flight and they did nothing to fix it.

The A330-200 was showing its age but otherwise this was a pleasant flight with friendly crew. The meals/snack provided were pretty good.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

The most unprofessional and disorganized experience I’ve ever had with an airlines. After the flight was diverted on the runway and we returned to the gate, there was no communication about the plans and it took an additional 5 hours to get set up with a hotel and a new flight, information that was not readily given to the passengers and mostly gotten second hand from what other passengers heard from each other. Based on this experience I cannot recommend flying delta again

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

You need to be a hacker to get the (Free) WiFi

I loved the wifi, much better than Delta. Seats were old. and bathrooms dingy.

There was no wheelchair or wheelchair escort at the gate..unacceptable

Delayed 4 hours because of maintenance issue they knew about all day. Get another plane. Time is precious!

I liked that boarding and take off were timely despite a 15 minute delay due to weather. The pilot communicated with us the entire flight keeping us informed re: turbulance and slight delays on the runway after we landed.

Has been always great except flight cancelation in the past at very last minute waiting till 2am and we when have to beg for overnight accommodation

There were weather issues and coding problems whatever those refer to, but JetBlue, for two days in a row was unbelievably late. Several hours late, resulting in almost no sleep for passengers like me.

The plane was very hot. There were delays . Generally, the flight was great.

If jet blue is going to offer tv at every seat, fix the headphone connection so you can hear. Haven’t had a usable headphone jack in years

Plane is old and seats are worn. Add to it the plane was dirty. No plugs for laptop.

Always like Jet Blue! It seems, however, that people are getting bigger & seats are getting smaller! We had a very full flight and I couldn't get an aisle seat like I always do. I wish there were more leg room. People sitting next to me were very nice though so it was fine to disturb them if I needed to use the restroom. Otherwise the flight was fine but a bit long.

Flight was on time. Staff were friendly. I paid for Economy Plus but was required to check my standard carry-on luggage due to lack of space on the aircraft. This cost me 30 minutes, unexpectedly, in waiting at the baggage claim. This experience did not meet my expectations.

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

Airline did not explain reasons why flight was delayed two hours. Explanations were badly needed and rarely provided. Problem seemed to clearly be the airline’s fault and not the fault of the weather or airport.

Very uncomfortable seats and seat backs, and I am only 5’9”. Delayed due to crew issues, spent a long time with no ventilation. Teeny overhead bins. Wifi worked well. Arrived safely.

I was delighted that we were able to get on the 4:40 pm flight rather than our original booking at 6:55 pm!! Other than that, the flight was comfortable and landed early😊

We waited too long to get water while the plane was on the Tarmac awaiting de-icing.

I liked that we arrived earlier, you could improve your snacks give away

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

It was fine. Everything ran on time, crew was great.

Our flight was delayed many times throughout the day. The final delay was about 8 hours. I spent time in line to speak to someone at their understaffed desk, and also spent time waiting online and then chatting with a service rep. None of the United employees were any help at all. I desperately wanted to go get rest and possibly re-book my trip but I was denied any compensation or voucher for a hotel. I was repeatedly told it was not United's fault and therefore they had no compensation to offer. Overall, a cold and callous experience.

Awful experience. Both flights were delayed several times with weather but also crew members being the official cause. The vouchers are unusable and insufficient ($50 voucher to fly the same crappy airline is a joke for putting me on a red-eye that landed at 3:00 am). The aircrafts were old and uncomfortable (have a real pocket on the seat, for crying out loud!).

Its so random that they only allow 40 pounds on checked bags when all airlines take 55. They then charge you for each 10 extra pounds, so my checked suitcase was $130 and the flight $30 ... its like whattt, im for sure not traveling with Spirit again

the landing was terrible. the plane touched down and had take off. the plane flew around and landed a second time.i understand the weather might of been the problem. It was a scary experience and no explanation from the captain.

It wasn’t as horrible as I would have expected, however, to not provide water and change so much for bags is a ripoff to say the least.

I was penalized for a mistake made by your team

I was charged $99 for a carryon on the 4th out of 4 flights only. It was placed under the seat just like the other times. Ridiculous.

Overall good service and good flight. Flights were quick and early.

Was 2 hours early for my flight they canceled my flight 2 hours before flight took off then told me to get a flight 24 hours later I had to pay $297 for I missed it. I had flight insurance and bc they put I missed my flight I had to wait 2 days to book a new flight. Flight insurance through spirit isn’t worth anything because I ended up paying for my hotel and flight and insurance didn’t cover anything!!

Service was awesome 👍🙏 thank you Spirit Airlines...love the Big Seat...😎

I was not told that I could not have a carry-on. Then I was charged $99 to bring my bag on. The same bag that is free to have on other flights. Overhead compartments were not even full. There were not even free drinks on board. This is the chintziest airline ever and I will never fly it again. Cheap in quality and they trick you into added fees that you don't realize until it's too late.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Oakland to Boston found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
15h 12mOAK-BOS
$78
5/14Tue
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
15h 12mOAK-BOS
$86
4/29Mon
3 stops
41h 39mOAK-BOS
$128
3/25Mon
3 stops
48h 30mOAK-BOS
$142
4/9Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 44mOAK-BOS
$148
8/25Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
8h 00mOAK-BOS
$150
6/17Mon
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 32mOAK-BOS
$173
4/3Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 29mOAK-BOS
$179
5/13Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
20h 45mOAK-BOS
$197
4/29Mon
1 stopAlaska Airlines
20h 45mOAK-BOS
$207

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Last minute flights from Oakland to Boston

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Oakland to Boston that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/24Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 35mOAK-BOS
3/26Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
34h 09mBOS-OAK
$446
3/24Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
24h 11mOAK-BOS
3/26Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
34h 21mBOS-OAK
$467
3/24Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
32h 35mOAK-BOS
3/26Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
21h 50mBOS-OAK
$472
3/21Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
26h 02mOAK-BOS
3/25Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
23h 53mBOS-OAK
$589
3/21Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 48mOAK-BOS
3/25Mon
multi-stopDelta
8h 19mBOS-OAK
$647
3/21Thu
multi-stopDelta
7h 48mOAK-BOS
3/24Sun
multi-stopDelta
11h 01mBOS-OAK
$700
3/23Sat
multi-stop
20h 16mOAK-BOS
3/28Thu
multi-stop
20h 32mBOS-OAK
$740
3/23Sat
multi-stop
35h 36mOAK-BOS
3/28Thu
multi-stop
28h 45mBOS-OAK
$767
3/24Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 45mOAK-BOS
3/26Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 08mBOS-OAK
$898
3/24Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 45mOAK-BOS
3/26Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 51mBOS-OAK
$912

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Oakland (OAK)United States

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