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Cheapest round-trip
$327
Typical prices: $256-$434
Delta
Thu 8/13Thu 8/20
OAK - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$185
Typical prices: $138-$256
Southwest
Sat 8/22
OAK - PHL • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $327 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Cheapest • Avg $252 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 18m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 29% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Philadelphia (OAK-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Philadelphia 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Philadelphia

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:47 pm
OAK
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PHL
8h 47m
1 stop
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7:00 pm - 11:56 pm
PHL
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OAK
7h 56m
1 stop
$327Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
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5:00 pm - 6:05 am
OAK
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PHL
10h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 am - 11:52 am
PHL
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OAK
7h 32m
1 stop
$363Delta
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 6:05 am
OAK
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PHL
10h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:00 pm - 11:56 pm
PHL
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OAK
7h 56m
1 stop
$369Delta
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 17
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:35 am
OAK
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PHL
8h 40m
1 stop
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4:05 pm - 12:05 am
PHL
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OAK
11h 00m
1 stop
$374Southwest
Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 19
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5:30 am - 6:00 pm
OAK
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PHL
9h 30m
2 stops
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3:05 pm - 9:20 pm
PHL
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OAK
9h 15m
2 stops
$379Southwest
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
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12:13 pm - 6:30 am
OAK
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PHL
15h 17m
1 stop
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8:00 am - 11:18 am
PHL
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OAK
30h 18m
1 stop
$380Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 5:40 am
OAK
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PHL
16h 29m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 12:49 pm
PHL
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OAK
23h 01m
1 stop
$386Alaska Airlines
Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15
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8:04 am - 3:45 pm
OAK
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PHL
28h 41m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 12:49 pm
PHL
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OAK
23h 01m
1 stop
$389Alaska Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
Frontier Logo
12:13 pm - 6:30 am
OAK
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PHL
15h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 11:18 am
PHL
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OAK
30h 18m
1 stop
$390Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:35 am
OAK
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PHL
8h 40m
1 stop
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4:50 pm - 11:55 pm
PHL
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OAK
10h 05m
2 stops
$391Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Philadelphia flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Philadelphia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland, California to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Oakland, California to Philadelphia departing in August.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia is August, where tickets cost $356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $655 and $586 respectively.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$185
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 14% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Philadelphia

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

  • What family services does Philadelphia International Airport offer?

    Nursing mothers can access Minute Suites for free to nurse their children for 30min. It’s located at the airside walkway between Terminal A-East and B. At Mamava suites, located at Terminals A-West and B, they can use the charging outlets, a table that folds down, and a bench at no cost. There are children’s play areas to keep children occupied located at Terminal A-East.

  • What are the transport options from Philadelphia International Airport?

    To get to your designated location from PHL, you can either take the SEPTA shuttle bus services, acquire car rental services, use a taxi, take the SEPTA train, or shuttle services provided by hotels upon reservation. The SEPTA bus can be boarded from Terminal A and runs five times a day and charges approximately $3 as a single-ride transit fare. Car rental companies in Philadelphia charge approximately $32 a day for their rentals while taxis charge around $29 for a trip to downtown Philadelphia.

  • Does Oakland International Airport offer accessible services?

    OAK complies with the regulations stipulated by ADA by offering free wheelchair services for customers with limited mobility. The wheelchairs can be found at the curbside at Southwest Airlines in Terminal 2. Terminal 1 airlines also provide wheelchair services through airline staff at the ticket counters. OAK also has designated parking spaces for handicapped users located in the Hourly lot in all the terminals at the daily parking rate of around $24.

  • Where can I sleep at Oakland International Airport?

    You can sleep within the airport on couches or armrest-free seats distributed throughout the terminals. Alternatively, you can sleep in hotels near the airport like Hilton Oakland Airport and Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Oakland airport that offer free shuttle services.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Philadelphia?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Philadelphia was $185 for a one-way ticket and $327 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Philadelphia?

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Philadelphia are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $541 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $398 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Philadelphia.

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

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

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and PHL 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 Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia

  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary and busiest airport in Philadelphia and it operates seven terminals and 126 gates. The Terminals are labeled A- East, A- West, and B-F. A free shuttle bus connects terminals F and A-East and Terminals C and F and runs 24h a day every day, approximately every 30min.
  • At Oakland International Airport (OAK), during layover flights or when you arrive early for your check-in, you can pass time by admiring the art displays in the airport. They can be found at the baggage claim area at Terminals 1 and 3, Airside, and the Oakland Museum at the North Field.
  • If you need to decompress after your flight at PHL, consider treating yourself and your traveling party to spa services. XpressSpa located at Terminals C, D, and F offers pedicures, manicures, facials, waxing, and tension release services.
  • If you’d like to relax or get on top of your work at OAK, you can find your way to Escape Lounge located at Terminal 1, Airside between Gate 8A and Gate 8. You can get access to charging pots, printing & photocopying, and meals by either paying a day pass, paying at the door, or subscribing to an annual membership.
  • Philadelphia International Airport has designated indoor and outdoor pet relief areas. Outdoor pet relief areas can be found outside baggage claim areas and along the Departing Flights road. Their indoor alternatives are inside each of the seven terminals and are labeled “Pet Ports”.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Oakland to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Philadelphia. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Oakland to Philadelphia? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025
OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

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.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest Airlines is behind the times with a woefully inefficient service animal policy that leads to major inconsistency and stress for passengers and crew alike. Despite so many attempts to share feedback and request better support, they bungled it once again and provoked a panic attack in the process, with no apologies or acknowledgment that their crew was failing to adhere to their own inadequate policies. WiFi didn’t work, flight was delayed by an hour, it was about what I’ve come to expect from Southwest these days.

The crew was very nice and respectful and everything went well.

Flights were full but SWA still managed to get everyone loaded and depart on time. No snack or beverage service on the first leg due to turbulance. Seats were clean but very little cushioning. Reasonable amount of leg room.

Our flight to Oakland was great bc the plane was new but it was delayed by 15min not bad at all. Over all it was an 8/10

Our flight to Vegas was delayed by almost two hours - I appreciated the updates but it was a bummer of a start to a celebratory trip. The delays meant we missed our dinner reservations we made a month ago so that was disappointing. Once we got to the gate, though, the crew did all they could to make up for the lost time and to keep it efficient and enjoyable, so I appreciate their efforts!!

There was a problem that delayed boarding for more than 20 min. and once everyone was on board, the plane did not take off for another 30 min. which then made our arrival in Phoenix 1 hour late.

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

My tray was broken so i had no place to work or eat except my lap. Flight attendant said I would get an email with some credit or miles, it was a complete waste of time as I could only function at about 20% of normal. I have not received anything yet.

Delayed. Hot. Passenger next to me was so large I couldn’t move.

2+hrs delay without any reason provided and a cramped flight

Originally, I was booked in economy. I paid several hundred additional dollars to upgrade to first class. Then I paid several more hundred dollars to change my flight to a slightly earlier flight. I asked if the changed flight would also seat me in first class, and I was told that it would. When I boarded the plane, however, I was seated in economy. So, I paid $500-600 more than I paid for my original ticket for an upgrade and a changed flight - received the changed flight (which was nice), but did not receive the upgrade. So, I was not completely satisfied.

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

This was the second flight this week with flight attendant Marcus I’m not sure if his last name is Lane or Lang but this guy is awesome. He funny, attentive and his service is 5 stars. Marcus makes business travel more enjoyable !

My seat was moved closer to the front of the cabin since I had requested wheelchair assistance to the gate.

Carly the flight attendant was extremely helpful and very accommodating to passengers on the flight from what I noticed. Couldn't be more satisfied with the service and assistance from Delta's flight attendant, Thanks again Carly!!

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