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Cheapest round-trip
$372
Typical prices: $317-$497
Southwest
Tue 9/8Wed 9/9
OAK - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$176
Typical prices: $238-$519
Frontier
Mon 10/12
OAK - DCA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $372 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $389 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 23m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 36% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to Reagan-National (OAK-DCA)

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

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:25 am
OAK
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DCA
8h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 11:05 pm
DCA
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OAK
7h 25m
1 stop
$372Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:44 pm
OAK
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DCA
7h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 10:38 pm
DCA
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OAK
7h 39m
1 stop
$377Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:50 am
OAK
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DCA
8h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 5:45 pm
DCA
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OAK
8h 15m
2 stops
$378Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:44 pm
OAK
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DCA
7h 44m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 11:59 pm
DCA
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OAK
12h 14m
2 stops
$382Delta
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 8:55 pm
OAK
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DCA
9h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
12:30 pm - 5:45 pm
DCA
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OAK
8h 15m
2 stops
$383Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
OAK
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DCA
13h 00m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:45 pm - 11:56 pm
DCA
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OAK
12h 11m
2 stops
$387Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:23 am - 9:59 pm
OAK
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DCA
8h 36m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:54 pm
DCA
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OAK
8h 54m
1 stop
$389Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:50 am
OAK
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DCA
8h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 11:05 pm
DCA
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OAK
7h 25m
1 stop
$392Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:59 pm
OAK
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DCA
11h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:59 am - 6:10 pm
DCA
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OAK
10h 11m
1 stop
$397Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 8:55 pm
OAK
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DCA
9h 00m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 11:05 pm
DCA
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OAK
7h 25m
1 stop
$398Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Reagan-National flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is February, where tickets cost $337 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $882 and $596 respectively.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$176
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Reagan-National 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 Oakland to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $176 for a one-way ticket and $372 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Reagan Washington National Airport?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Oakland to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    On your way to Reagan Washington National Airport, you’ll fly out from Oakland. You’ll be landing at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Reagan Washington National Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Oakland and Reagan Washington National Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $530 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $376 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and DCA 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 Reagan Washington National Airport?

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

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Oakland to Reagan-National

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to Washington, D.C.. 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 Reagan-National? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
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8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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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.

The flight was delayed about 20 minutes, but this was an evening flight, so it comes as no surprise. This flight came a good 1.5 days ahead of hurricane Helene which was still far out in the gulf. However, the flight never removed the seated buckle light. The staff announced from the beginning that due to the bad weather (I suppose the hurricane a day and a half away) they would have to do an abbreviated service with water and a snack. I am fine with their water and snack offering, but this was one of the smoothest flights I've had in years. If Southwest believes a flight like this requires everyone to remain seated, then all of their flights should remain buckled for the entire flight. I cannot help but wonder if things like this are a sneaky way to cut back on expenses since the airline is currently under a lot of pressure to reduce costs.

Although the flight was delayed, but the crew was amazing. They did the best they could to make the time enjoyable.

My experience was find with Southwest. The only issue I have is...at the exact time for me to check in...I don't understand how I always end up in C.

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.

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

Agent could not provide me a boarding pass for the second leg of my flights - yet with a partner airline. Not understood.

This was my first trip with Alaska Airlines (round trip DCA to San Diego). Despite a slight delay on the return flight, I feel compelled to post a RAVE review! I cannot praise the airline and the crew enough! Everyone was kind, professional, and courteous, every step of the way- excellent service, snacks, and entertainment! On both legs of the trip I inquired whether there were any free seating upgrades and my request were granted BOTH times! I’ve flown on other airlines where they won’t do that, even when those premium seats are empty. As a customer service professional myself, I can say I left my experience feeling like a valued customer and not just a number. I NEVER expected to praise an airline lol I’ll definitely go out of my way to fly with Alaska on future trips. Thank you for such an awesome experience!

The flights were all late and they would not refund my money

Comfort level was below par. Food selection was non-existent. Paying $35 for 1st bag is never appreciated. I will not fly them again. I am actually trying to change my return flight.

I recently traveled with my service animal, and before boarding, a gate agent kindly arranged for me to have an empty seat next to me to give my dog more space. However, once on board, a male crew member spoke to me in a rude and loud tone, insisting my dog stay on the floor or my lap—even after I explained what the gate agent had approved. His tone and behavior were unprofessional and made me feel uncomfortable in front of other passengers. I understand and respect airline policies, but I would appreciate if this could be reviewed to ensure better awareness and sensitivity toward passengers traveling with service animals. Thank you for your understanding.

Staff were great but we were delayed on the tarmac for over an hour.

Comfortable seat, a little delay, very informative. Love Wi-Fi

late take off - which they blamed on ATC 1000 times. Fake news that there was no room overhead for carry-ons. Seat space was so tiny I could barely drink my coffee. Cabin was freezing cold. Seat was hard. Zero in-flight entertainment. Only good thing was we arrived on time. Not a good experience!

My seat was broken and there was tape over the light/call buttons...but overall things were smooth

Smooth boarding, smooth flight. Crew was good. I can't believe 5 hours went by so quickly!

Our flight was great with an unexpected upgrade. However, four days into our travel we are still without a piece of luggage. The bag tracker has not been accurate, the airline is not communicating with me or the luggage delivery service and no one is willing to take responsibility or guarantee any kind of support or reimbursement. Unfortunately, we do not have the option to easily shop to replace items as we are currently on a cruise. I have been very disappointed by United Airlines response.

It was terribly delayed with zero support from united airlines. I reached at 1 am in the night. They did not provide any option to change the flights.

We were delayed for about an hour from taking off due to traffic control procedures at the destination airport. But once in the air, the flight went well. The crew members were great and provided cabin service despite moderate turbulence during much of the flight.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Not pleasant trip cross country when the entertainment and WiFi system not working. No entertainment for entirety of route. Staff was rather nonchalant in that they dismissed the problem due to age of plane. It would have been nice to know this up front so I could have come prepared to read or download movies before boarding Coincidentally or not, there was a similar issue with the entertainment system on my previous flight I took on my fist leg of the trip. There are no seat TVs, so you must rely on the app when it works. United can do better. Also, what use it it to pay for boarding group 2 when half of the passengers are in the same line as you?

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

Luggage management is poor, my missing luggage is still lingering.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

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