OAK - WAS

$129 Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Oakland to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Oakland to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$257
Overall average: $421
Southwest
Wed 4/15Wed 4/22
OAK - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$129
Typical prices: $221-$314
Southwest
Wed 4/15
OAK - BWI • 1 stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $257 (round-trip)
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There are currently no direct flights between Oakland and Washington, D.C.. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Las Vegas (LAS)
Cheapest • Avg $279 (round-trip)
Kansas City (MCI)
Shortest trip • 6h 23m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 27% price drop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:50 am
OAK
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BWI
8h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:50 am - 2:05 pm
BWI
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OAK
7h 15m
1 stop
$257Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 6:20 pm
OAK
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BWI
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 7:10 pm
BWI
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OAK
8h 25m
1 stop
$262Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 5:20 am
OAK
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BWI
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 7:50 pm
BWI
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OAK
8h 05m
1 stop
$277Southwest
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
5:25 pm - 5:45 am
OAK
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BWI
9h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:10 am - 4:55 pm
BWI
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OAK
8h 45m
2 stops
$282Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:09 am
OAK
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IAD
14h 49m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 1:15 pm
IAD
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OAK
9h 05m
1 stop
$285Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 6:20 pm
OAK
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BWI
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:45 am - 2:05 pm
BWI
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OAK
9h 20m
2 stops
$287Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 5:20 am
OAK
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BWI
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
9:05 am - 4:00 pm
BWI
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OAK
9h 55m
2 stops
$292Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 5:44 am
OAK
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BWI
8h 04m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 9:13 am
BWI
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OAK
16h 57m
1 stop
$297Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 12:09 am
OAK
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IAD
14h 49m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 10:32 pm
IAD
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OAK
18h 22m
1 stop
$299Alaska Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:09 pm - 5:44 am
OAK
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BWI
12h 35m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:04 am - 10:32 pm
BWI
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OAK
18h 28m
1 stop
$302Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to Washington, D.C. flights

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 is the cheapest Oakland to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. costs $431 on the route between Oakland (OAK) and Baltimore (BWI). It is also the most popular route.

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

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., 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. is August, where tickets cost $313 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $607 and $486 respectively.

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Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$129
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 28% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. was $129 for a one-way ticket and $257 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 airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

    JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Oakland to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

    The Airbus A318/A319/A320/A321 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Oakland and Washington, D.C..

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Reviews of the top airline flying 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4317 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

8.0 ExcellentTobin, Mar 2026
SJC - BUR
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The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

The Southwest experience has definitely taken a dive from its early days. You can no longer deferentiate from other airlines. Air travel is too expensive. Southwest is no longer budget friendly. They have lost me as a loyal customer.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

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