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) - 17% of one-stop connections • Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% 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 21% on flights from Oakland to Raleigh. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $437 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $552, a difference of $115. 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 Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo 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 about 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 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 $198, which is 8% 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 11m, compared with 7h 55m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 04m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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 averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include: • Hertz • Dollar • Thrifty • Alamo • Budget

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

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Raleigh range from $428 to $576, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 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 $428 to $576. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $394, 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, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Raleigh. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

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

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Raleigh at $328 round-trip. •January ($589) and March ($560) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 79% 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 ($394) and Frontier ($404) 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. Over the past 3 months, 37% of KAYAK users found 1-stop round-trips connecting 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 03m over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Raleigh

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

10:40 am - 5:44 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

28h 04m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego

5:24 pm - 9:58 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

19h 34m1 stop San Diego

$394Alaska Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

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

19h 58m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

26h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$404Frontier

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

6:02 am - 5:30 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 28m1 stop San Diego

5:10 pm - 9:56 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

19h 46m1 stop San Diego

$412Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 20

6:03 am - 5:44 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 41m1 stop San Diego

5:24 pm - 9:58 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

19h 34m1 stop San Diego

$414Alaska Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 13

12:20 pm - 11:15 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

8:05 am - 12:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$415Southwest

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

11:50 pm - 11:05 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

8:05 am - 12:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$415Southwest

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

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

19h 58m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

26h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$422Frontier

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

5:07 pm - 8:54 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

12h 47m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:56 pm - 12:03 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

14h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

$425Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

12:34 pm - 11:53 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 19m1 stop Salt Lake City

3:55 pm - 12:03 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

11h 08m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City

$430Delta

Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27

2:34 pm - 11:33 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 59m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Miami

9:34 pm - 2:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

20h 23m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Ontario

$1,261Frontier

Recent last minute flight deals from Oakland to Raleigh

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

7:52 pm - 4:19 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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

8h 57m1 stop San Diego

$526Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - 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

$526Alaska Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

8:05 am - 6:30 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 25m1 stop Houston Hobby

6:50 pm - 11:35 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

7h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$526Southwest

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

8:05 am - 6:30 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 25m1 stop Houston Hobby

5:40 am - 1:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

10h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Spokane

$531Southwest

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

7:52 pm - 4:19 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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

8h 57m1 stop San Diego

$534Alaska Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 16

7:52 pm - 4:19 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 27m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

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

8h 57m1 stop San Diego

$534Alaska Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

5:00 pm - 10:01 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

14h 01m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:43 pm - 11:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

11h 12m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City

$536Delta

Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18

7:10 am - 7:35 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

5:40 am - 1:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

10h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Spokane

$536Southwest

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

12:41 pm - 11:49 pmOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 08m1 stop Salt Lake City

3:43 pm - 11:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

11h 12m2 stops Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Salt Lake City

$610Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 15

5:00 pm - 10:01 amOAK Oakland-RDU Raleigh-Durham

14h 01m2 stops Salt Lake City Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:40 am - 12:01 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-OAK Oakland

9h 21m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

$631Delta

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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 january.
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, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Oakland to Raleigh. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 11% 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.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Raleigh at $328 round-trip.
•January ($589) and March ($560) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 79% 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 about 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 $428 to $576, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.
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 $198, which is 8% 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 averaging $61 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• 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) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 7% 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 21% on flights from Oakland to Raleigh. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $437 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $552, a difference of $115.

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 11m, compared with 7h 55m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 8h 04m via Salt Lake City (SLC).
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 Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $437, about $115 less than Thursday fares (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Oakland to Raleigh trip for August. Fares historically average $328 round-trip in that month - typically $261 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
• The Westin Raleigh-Durham Airport

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