OAK - WAS

$159 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 6/16. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$317
Typical prices: $574-$380
Southwest
Wed 6/10Tue 6/16
OAK - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Typical prices: $268-$444
Delta
Tue 6/16
OAK - BWI • 1 stop
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Southwest
Cheapest • from $317 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Nonstop flights
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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 $272 (round-trip)
Kansas City (MCI)
Shortest trip • 6h 23m (one-way)
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May
Cheapest • 53% price drop
October
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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, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 16
Southwest Logo
6:35 pm - 5:45 am
OAK
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BWI
8h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:15 am - 5:05 pm
BWI
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OAK
9h 50m
1 stop
$317Southwest
Tue, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:28 pm
OAK
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BWI
12h 28m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:08 pm - 11:51 pm
BWI
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OAK
12h 43m
2 stops
$333Delta
Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 3:34 pm
OAK
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BWI
24h 39m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 12:49 pm
BWI
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OAK
23h 15m
1 stop
$343Alaska Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
6:10 pm - 5:30 am
OAK
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BWI
8h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:45 am - 3:30 pm
BWI
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OAK
9h 45m
1 stop
$345Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 8
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 5:45 am
OAK
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BWI
9h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:10 pm - 11:54 pm
BWI
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OAK
12h 44m
2 stops
$350Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 3:34 pm
OAK
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BWI
24h 39m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 9:36 am
BWI
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OAK
18h 20m
1 stop
$353Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Fri, Jun 5
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 5:45 am
OAK
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BWI
9h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
1:59 pm - 11:57 pm
BWI
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OAK
12h 58m
2 stops
$356Delta
Mon, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 7
Delta Logo
5:03 pm - 5:50 am
OAK
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BWI
9h 47m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:45 am - 4:22 pm
BWI
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OAK
12h 37m
2 stops
$359Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:55 am - 3:34 pm
OAK
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BWI
24h 39m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:16 pm - 9:36 am
BWI
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OAK
18h 20m
1 stop
$363Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 14
Southwest Logo
6:45 am - 8:50 pm
OAK
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DCA
11h 05m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 11:30 pm
DCA
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OAK
7h 35m
1 stop
$418Southwest
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Oakland, California to Washington, D.C.?

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. departing in June.

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 May, where tickets cost $118 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $313 and $296 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% 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 to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. was $159 for a one-way ticket and $317 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.

  • 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 4314 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
LGB - PHX
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

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

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Oakland (OAK)