Which airports can I use when flying from Oakland to Raleigh?

Flights from Oakland to Raleigh usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Oakland to Raleigh?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to Raleigh.

Which airports do connecting flights from Oakland to Raleigh pass through?

One-stop flights from Oakland to Raleigh most commonly connect through: • Denver Intl (DEN) - 37% of one-stop connections • San Diego (SAN) - 37% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Oakland to Raleigh?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Oakland to Raleigh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $560, a difference of $172. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Oakland to Raleigh?

A nonstop flight from Oakland to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 2,383 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland to Raleigh?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Oakland to Raleigh changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $357 to $2,473. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Oakland to Raleigh looking right now?

One-way fares from Oakland to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Oakland to Raleigh?

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 7h 43m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 55m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

What is the time difference between Oakland and Raleigh?

Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of Oakland (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Oakland to Raleigh flight?

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Raleigh range from $388 to $552, with an average of $498 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland to Raleigh?

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Raleigh typically range from $388 to $552. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $357, on Alaska Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Raleigh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Raleigh. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Raleigh?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Raleigh at $368 round-trip. •January ($589) and December ($588) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Oakland to Raleigh?

Alaska Airlines ($357) and Southwest ($357) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Oakland to Raleigh according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Oakland to Raleigh?

Denver Intl (DEN) and San Diego (SAN) are the most popular layovers for the Oakland to Raleigh route. 37% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DEN or SAN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Oakland to Raleigh?

Flights via Salt Lake City (SLC) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $296. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Oakland to Raleigh which airport offers the shortest layover?

Denver Intl (DEN) had the shortest average connection time for Oakland to Raleigh layovers at 4h 05m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $388-$552

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Typical prices: $184-$313

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November

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Cheapest • Avg $296 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 7h 12m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Raleigh

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

6:12 am - 5:49 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 37m1 stop San Diego

5:22 pm - 11:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

8h 57m1 stop San Diego

$357Alaska Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 14

6:12 am - 5:49 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 37m1 stop San Diego

5:22 pm - 11:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

8h 57m1 stop San Diego

$357Alaska Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

11:55 pm - 10:55 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

10:10 am - 2:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 45m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$357Southwest

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

11:55 pm - 10:55 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:35 pm - 10:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 25m1 stop Denver Intl

$357Southwest

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28

12:41 pm - 11:54 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 13m1 stop Salt Lake City

7:04 am - 12:01 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 57m1 stop Salt Lake City

$357Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

12:41 pm - 11:54 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 13m1 stop Salt Lake City

7:05 am - 12:01 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 56m1 stop Salt Lake City

$357Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

6:12 am - 5:49 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 37m1 stop San Diego

5:22 pm - 11:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

8h 57m1 stop San Diego

$357Alaska Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

11:55 pm - 11:00 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:45 am - 10:25 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 40m1 stop Denver Intl

$357Southwest

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6

12:28 pm - 11:26 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

43h 58m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:21 pm - 11:33 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

50h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$381Frontier

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 9

12:48 pm - 9:07 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 19m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Orlando

5:22 pm - 11:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

8h 57m1 stop San Diego

$425Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Oakland to Raleigh

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

5:05 am - 3:20 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 15m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:15 pm - 10:35 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$486Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

11:55 pm - 11:35 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:20 pm - 12:10 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$487Southwest

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

12:39 pm - 11:59 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 20m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:34 am - 11:59 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

9h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

$491Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

12:39 pm - 11:59 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 20m1 stop Salt Lake City

5:34 am - 11:59 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

9h 25m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

$491Delta

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

11:55 pm - 10:45 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:50 am - 11:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

9h 05m2 stops Denver Intl Palm Springs

$491Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

9:00 am - 9:00 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 00m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

5:50 am - 10:10 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 20m1 stop Denver Intl

$492Southwest

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

5:00 pm - 10:17 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

14h 17m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:00 pm - 11:59 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

12h 59m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City

$496Delta

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2

6:01 am - 5:41 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

20h 40m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:13 pm - 11:25 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

19h 12m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$603Alaska Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

7:51 pm - 12:09 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 18m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:22 pm - 11:42 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

9h 20m1 stop San Diego

$624Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

5:10 pm - 5:41 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

21h 31m1 stop San Diego

5:22 pm - 11:42 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

9h 20m1 stop San Diego

$627Alaska Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Oakland to Raleigh flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland to Raleigh? 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 to Raleigh departing in november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Raleigh?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Raleigh. It’s 23% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 12% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Raleigh? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Oakland to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •November is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Raleigh at $368 round-trip.
•January ($589) and December ($588) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 60% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Oakland to Raleigh?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to Raleigh.
How long is a flight from Oakland to Raleigh?
A nonstop flight from Oakland to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 2,383 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Oakland to Raleigh?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Oakland to Raleigh flight?
Round-trip flights from Oakland to Raleigh range from $388 to $552, with an average of $498 over the past 12 months. Anything below $388 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Oakland to Raleigh changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $357 to $2,473. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Oakland to Raleigh looking right now?
One-way fares from Oakland to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?
Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Oakland to Raleigh?
Flights from Oakland to Raleigh usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Oakland to Raleigh pass through?
One-stop flights from Oakland to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 37% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Oakland to Raleigh?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Oakland to Raleigh. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $388 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $560, a difference of $172.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Oakland to Raleigh?
Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 12m, compared with 7h 43m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 55m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 3 hours ahead of Oakland (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?
Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $388, about $172 less than Thursday fares (31% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Oakland to Raleigh trip for November. Fares historically average $368 round-trip in that month - typically $221 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

• Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
• Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

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