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Find cheap flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. from $56

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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Washington, D.C. (OAK-WAS)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. 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.
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1:25 pm - 9:06 pmOAK-BWI
28h 41m2 stops
9:20 pm - 11:55 pmBWI-OAK
29h 35m1 stop
$129Spirit Airlines
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ma., mai 13 - fr., mai 17
5:05 am - 1:19 amOAK-BWI
17h 14m2 stops
5:25 am - 9:40 pmBWI-OAK
19h 15m3 stops
$130Spirit Airlines
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ti., mai 7 - on., mai 15
5:30 pm - 10:37 amOAK-IAD
14h 07m1 stop
8:00 am - 10:53 pmIAD-OAK
17h 53m1 stop
$265Sun Country Air
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ma., jun. 10 - sø., jun. 16
11:59 pm - 12:57 pmOAK-IAD
9h 58m1 stop
8:00 am - 10:53 pmIAD-OAK
17h 53m1 stop
$267Sun Country Air
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to., jun. 13 - sø., jun. 16
11:59 pm - 11:15 amOAK-BWI
8h 16m1 stop
11:35 am - 10:49 pmBWI-OAK
14h 14m2 stops
sø., jun. 16 - on., jun. 19
5:45 pm - 11:02 amOAK-BWI
14h 17m1 stop
9:10 am - 11:57 pmBWI-OAK
17h 47m2 stops
to., jul. 11 - ti., jul. 23
10:45 pm - 9:59 amOAK-IAD
8h 14m1 stop
7:30 am - 12:17 pmIAD-OAK
7h 47m1 stop
$398Delta
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ti., aug. 6 - ti., aug. 27
10:45 pm - 9:59 amOAK-IAD
8h 14m1 stop
7:00 am - 4:31 pmIAD-OAK
12h 31m2 stops
$412Delta
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ti., aug. 6 - ti., aug. 27
4:50 pm - 7:35 amOAK-IAD
11h 45m1 stop
7:02 am - 11:55 pmIAD-OAK
19h 53m1 stop
$464Alaska Airlines
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on., aug. 14 - ma., aug. 19
8:19 pm - 5:37 pmOAK-IAD
18h 18m1 stop
6:37 pm - 9:47 amIAD-OAK
18h 10m1 stop
$504Alaska Airlines
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ma., aug. 12 - ma., aug. 19

Flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

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

The average price of all flights from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Washington, D.C. on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Oakland, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost $327 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of tickets is $536 and $499 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Oakland to Washington, D.C. found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $129 on Spirit Airlines, followed by Sun Country Air ($265). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $56 on Spirit Airlines and from $128 on Sun Country Air.

How many flights are there between Oakland, California and Washington, D.C. per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Oakland, California and lands in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 5h 10m. The most common departure time is 5:00 am and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

What’s the earliest departure time from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Oakland, California at 5:40 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 1:50 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. jets off at 1:55 pm and lands at 10:05 pm.

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Low season

September

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$56
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 46% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

  • Are there any other airports near Oakland that I can use for this flight?

    Another option for this route is to fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO), which is just across the bay from the city of Oakland and is only about a 45 minutes ride on the BART Yellow or Red Line. The great thing about this airport is that you can catch a nonstop flight aboard United, American, or Alaska Airlines to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

  • Which airport should I choose in the Washington D.C. area?

    The largest number of flights make their way to Washington Dulles International Airport, but this airport is about 26 miles west of the city. To get closer to the middle of town, a better option may be the two-stop flights aboard Delta Airlines to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). If you are going anywhere north of the city, maybe try to fly to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).

  • What is one of the most sustainable airlines on this route?

    American Airlines is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. They have implemented measures to improve fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. American Airlines offers a voluntary carbon offset program called CarbonFund, allowing passengers to offset the carbon emissions associated with their flights by making a donation towards environmental projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

  • Do any airlines on this route allow kids to fly alone?

    Delta Airlines offers a service called Kids Fly Alone which provides assistance and supervision for children traveling without an accompanying adult. This service is available for children between the ages of 5 and 14 years old. Children aged 15 to 17 can also use the service if requested by the parent or guardian.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C. was $56 for a one-way ticket and $129 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C.?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $472 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $448 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. 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 Oakland to Washington, D.C.

  • When looking for an easy way to get from downtown Oakland to Oakland International Airport (OAK), the BART Orange Line makes a great choice and can have you at the airport in about 10 minutes, with trains running every 20 minutes or so.
  • Since there are no nonstop flights on this route, some layover airports you can expect to use include Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), and Nashville International Airport (BNA).
  • When traveling on Spirit Airlines some thing to remember about baggage is that you can take a personal item for free, but they will charge a fee for both carry-on and checked baggage. you may check up to 5 bags for your trip.
  • If you are going to be taking one of the one-stop flights on board Alaska Airlines, First Class is their highest level of service. Here you can enjoy a premium experience with spacious seats, extra legroom, and fully adjustable headrests. You will receive personalized service, priority check-in, security screening, and boarding.
  • If you plan on flying on one of the one-stop flights offered by Delta Airlines on this route, their Delta Comfort+ is an enhanced economy class. This class offers additional legroom, dedicated overhead bin space, and priority boarding. Passengers in this class also enjoy complimentary premium snacks and beverages, as well as access to Delta's in-flight entertainment system.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

 
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 Washington, D.C.? 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.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9115 reviews
7.3entertainment
7.9comfort
8.6crew
7.3food
8.2boarding
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Apr 2024LAX - SFO
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The messaging about the change in flight destination and options for getting to SFO was poor. There should have been frequent updates. When I spoke to the boarding agent moment before we were supposed to board, he was flippant and offered no help before the announcement was made that transportation would be arranged. It was as poor of an experience that I've ever had.

My plane ride down landed 20 min late. Boarding at SFO was strange too. The people at the terminal were nice—but, boarding lacked direction, and was confusing . Coming back was worse—the plane was hours behind—and I barely caught the last Bart train back to San Francisco (3 min more and I would have been in trouble). It was a very stressful trip, and it didn’t need to be.

This leg was better than the previous leg mostly because I upgraded my searing and the crew was nicer

I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

I appreciated the ability to choose between multiple flights both into and out of Portland from Burbank on the same day, so we were able to attend an event and return without spending the night. I am unable to appreciate what Alaska Air calls "streamlining" the checkin/boarding process at Burbank Airport. If you have a smartphone and the Alaska Air app, it is probably fine, but removing the option of using onsite kiosks to print boarding passes does not meet my definition of "streamlined". I also found it challenging that both Portland and Burbank airports required the plane to sit on the runway for some time due to lack of an open gate at which to disembark. It would not be so bad if we could at least remove our seat belts and move a little bit while we waited, but that is not an option. I honestly don't know whether this is because of how Alaska Air operates, or just the circumstances of the particular day and airports we were using, but I normally do not experience these kinds of delays to reach a gate using Southwest Air.

This flight was significantly affected by poor wifi connections. I couldn’t get my work done because the wifi kept dropping. Even texts were not going through. There is no seat power in premium class either. I fly a lot. Today was my 10th flight in 4 weeks. This was by far the only flight that was sub par.

the departure got delayed due to SJC situation, but it was a quite good waiting thanks to Alaska airline teams.

I was not given a seat when I bought the ticket. I know airlines are trying to squeeze every penny out ot the customer, but we are buying a seat on the airplane, right? I find this irritating with all airlines, but especially Alaska because I fly it so often. No sense of customer use and loyalty.

WiFi connection bad. Food is really awful. Crew very nice and efficient

It was the worst experience because they delayed the flight by 2 and half hours. We were supposed to depart by 3:41 but they did the depart by 6 pm. It was so boring!!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

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.

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

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 guess they don’t serve drinks on planes anymore

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

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

Flight was well orchestrated, made up time despite circling a bit all good on United. Travelers can just be so into themselves that common courtesy has gone out window for some, but that’s not on United.

Loading was quick and efficient. The bate and switch with discount tickets were you are forced to pay for bag.

Good flight, comfortable seats and very quick passage through Heathrow. Boarding in Washington was cramped and not well organized, but the rest was perfect.

Kayak does not know that spirit airlines charged me $70 to fly. But the bag check-in was $89 each way. This is false advertising to lure people. Spirit airlines sends bunch of emails after flight purchases to buy wifi, better seats, priority boarding, secure reserved seats. This is false advertising. Up front pricing. I would of flown jet blue or Alaska airlines.

One hour late taking off. Concerning, very hard landing. Uncomfortable seats with no recline. Extremely slow baggage claim. Very professional, knowledgeable flight attendants. Brand new, very clean plane.

Can’t say there was anything I particularly liked. Seats were very tight, leather wrapped plastic. I followed up a much longer and cheaper trip from Honolulu on southwest, everything was phenomenal, this flight was the exact opposite. Blows my mind they charge for water of all things. One of the attendants seemed very rude, I watched a taller gentleman a couple rows forward with his knees pressed into the back of the seat ahead, while the woman in that seat leaned forward the entire flight, I’m sure because she could feel his knees. I’ll be avoiding spirit like the plague from here forward.

Didn’t make the connecting flight due to a delay on our first flight.

I felt scam to have to pay $50 additional for my carry on luggage which was free for my other airline.

Enjoyed the experience, on time flights, friendly staff the WiFi was intros d kept cutting out.

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

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

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

The flight was delayed and I had to cancel because I would have missed my connection and there were no other flights for the next two days. They also lost my bag!!

My first time to fly Frontier and loved it! Boarding was super easy as we only had personal items. Crew was helpful and funny and the plane was clean. Pilot was also great at landing the plane smoothly.

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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 Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/7ti.
2 stopsSpirit Airlines
17h 14mOAK-BWI
$56
5/7ti.
1 stopSpirit Airlines
16h 30mOAK-BWI
$57
6/24ma.
1 stopSun Country Air
14h 41mOAK-BWI
$128
6/2sø.
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 32mOAK-IAD
$130
6/3ma.
3 stops
26h 38mOAK-IAD
$145
5/22on.
2 stops
19h 30mOAK-IAD
$151
5/15on.
1 stopDelta
9h 49mOAK-BWI
$179
5/18lø.
1 stopDelta
9h 49mOAK-BWI
$199
5/20ma.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
22h 40mOAK-IAD
$228
5/11lø.
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 04mOAK-IAD
$233

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Last minute flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1on.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 10mOAK-BWI
5/7ti.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 23mBWI-OAK
$206
5/1on.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 10mOAK-BWI
5/7ti.
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 12mBWI-OAK
$212
4/29ma.
multi-stop
25h 06mOAK-IAD
5/1on.
multi-stop
32h 53mIAD-OAK
$538
4/28sø.
multi-stop
11h 44mOAK-IAD
4/30ti.
multi-stop
30h 42mIAD-OAK
$564
4/29ma.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 04mOAK-IAD
5/6ma.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 18mIAD-OAK
$868
4/29ma.
multi-stopDelta
20h 11mOAK-IAD
4/30ti.
multi-stopDelta
26h 03mIAD-OAK
$890
4/29ma.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 04mOAK-IAD
5/6ma.
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 18mIAD-OAK
$991
5/1on.
multi-stopDelta
7h 27mOAK-IAD
5/8on.
multi-stopDelta
7h 59mIAD-OAK
$1,008
4/29ma.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
20h 44mOAK-IAD
5/1on.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
17h 12mIAD-OAK
$2,430
4/29ma.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
19h 19mOAK-DCA
5/1on.
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
15h 36mDCA-OAK
$2,430

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Oakland - Washington, D.C. Flights

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Oakland (OAK)United States

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Washington, D.C. - Oakland

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