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$164 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Oakland

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Cheapest round-trip
$327
Typical prices: $340-$520
Delta
Thu 8/20Mon 8/31
PHL - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$164
Typical prices: $218-$283
Delta
Thu 8/20
PHL - OAK • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $327 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Philadelphia and Oakland. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $478 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 08m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 23% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Oakland (PHL-OAK)

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

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
7:00 pm - 11:56 pm
PHL
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OAK
7h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:00 pm - 6:05 am
OAK
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PHL
10h 05m
1 stop
$327Delta
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 1
Delta Logo
7:00 pm - 11:56 pm
PHL
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OAK
7h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:47 pm
OAK
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PHL
8h 47m
1 stop
$348Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 11:18 am
PHL
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OAK
30h 18m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:13 pm - 6:30 am
OAK
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PHL
15h 17m
1 stop
$350Frontier
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
3:05 pm - 9:20 pm
PHL
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OAK
9h 15m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 11:50 pm
OAK
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PHL
7h 15m
1 stop
$353Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Aug 26
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12:35 pm - 7:05 pm
PHL
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OAK
9h 30m
2 stops
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5:30 am - 6:00 pm
OAK
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PHL
9h 30m
2 stops
$358Southwest
Fri, Aug 14 - Sat, Aug 22
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:35 am
PHL
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OAK
8h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 12:40 pm
OAK
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PHL
9h 45m
1 stop
$368Southwest
Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 11:59 pm
PHL
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OAK
8h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 5:41 am
OAK
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PHL
9h 36m
1 stop
$369Delta
Wed, Aug 19 - Sun, Aug 23
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 11:18 am
PHL
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OAK
30h 18m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:13 pm - 6:30 am
OAK
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PHL
15h 17m
1 stop
$370Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
6:05 pm - 12:05 am
PHL
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OAK
9h 00m
2 stops
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6:50 am - 4:30 pm
OAK
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PHL
6h 40m
1 stop
$373Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 1:10 pm
PHL
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OAK
10h 10m
2 stops
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11:10 am - 11:50 pm
OAK
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PHL
9h 40m
1 stop
$374Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, 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 Philadelphia to Oakland is January, where tickets cost $348 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $706 and $518 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$164
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Oakland 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 Philadelphia to Oakland

  • Where are the hotels located at OAK?

    If you are looking for an accommodation service while at the airport, there are a number of them that are located nearby which you can take advantage of. These hotels are located between 5 to 25min away from the airport and include: The Oakland Airport Executive Hotel, the Hilton Oakland Airport and the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Oakland Airport.

  • Are there any baby facilities at OAK?

    If you are traveling through OAK, there are baby care facilities in the following areas: The Mamava Suites, which are free and include the following amenities: seclusion as the suites can be locked, power outlets where you can charge your phone (with USB), a collapsible table, two benches, and a fold-down table, which are all are infant care facilities where you may care for and nurse your baby. The rooms are spacious enough to accommodate you, your child, and any luggage or stroller.

  • What are my transportation options when at OAK?

    There are a number of transportation options that should be able to take you from the Airport to downtown. Your first choice is to rent a car from one of the many car rental companies, whose offices are found at the Rental Car Center and are connected to the terminal through a free shuttle service. You might also choose to take one of the shuttles operated by Sonoma City County Airport Express. The taxis are regarded the most dependable mode of transportation to the city center because they are not planned and can therefore be seen as more handy. They are also available at the airport at any hour of the day or night. Trains through Bay Area Regional Transit (BART) to OAK train service can be taken from the airport to the Coliseum Station in the heart of the city.

  • What are some of the things I can do while at PHL?

    There are several activities you can do to pass the time if you have some free time while at the airport. You are welcome to bring your kids along as you stroll about the airport admiring the various art exhibits. Furthermore, the airport has a virtual library where you may download books to read in the lounge chairs. If you prefer listening to reading, the library also has podcasts available. The library is situated between Terminal D and Terminal E . You may take advantage of the amazing views offered by each of the airport's seven terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland was $164 for a one-way ticket and $327 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Oakland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Oakland?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Oakland, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $473 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $363 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    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 Philadelphia to Oakland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Oakland?

    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 Oakland with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and OAK 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 Philadelphia to Oakland?

    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 Oakland from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Oakland

  • Travelers who are exploring flights from Philadelphia to Oakland can select from a variety of travel accommodations to customize their journey. Head over to Terminals F, D and C at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) where you can find the XpresSpa for your massages, facials and pedicures before a relaxing flight.
  • If you enjoy playing golf and have a layover at Oakland International Airport (OAK), go to the Metropolitan Golf Links, which is close to the airport.
  • If you want to do some work or attend an emergency virtual meeting while at OAK, head over to the area between Gates 10 and 8 in Terminal 1 to access the Business Center.
  • There are several food concessions in OAK's Terminals 2 and 1 which include Heinlod's First and Last Chance and Pizza Hut in Terminal 1 and Training Grounds in Terminal 2.
  • If you decide to fly with a pet, you can take them to the Pet Relief Areas at PHL, which are located in each of the airport's terminals.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Oakland. 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 Philadelphia to Oakland? 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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4246 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2026
PDX - OAK
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No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Everything went well, but the flight was delayed multiple times. The delays were only minutes, but it was without information on why it was delayed.

Multiple delays, poor communication of information and a 4 hour delay with multiple gate changes ...

No problems with the flight, my issue is with the terminal at SAN airport. I’ve never seen a dirtier, worse equipped terminal. No power plugs worked, but you could of course buy a fuel rod battery from the kiosk (seemingly the only thing that worked).

Love me some Delta. One of the few airlines to recognize and support veterans. Easy boarding, flight was on time and arrived early and the flight attendants were excellent on this flight.

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

worst flight ever from Delta, it got delayed and kept on delaying..

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Everything went smoothly, although the usual gripes about airline travel were still present: the boarding process is inefficient, the snack selection is limited, and so on. Since there was extra space on the flight, the gate agent rearranged many people's seats to put people on the aisles and windows, leaving the middle seats empty, as much as possible, which was pretty great.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

One of the flight attendants was a little cranky. I appreciated the free wifi and plug to charge my laptop

The gate attendants and the crew were terrible. Because of high winds, they needed to carry more fuel, so they had to get volunteers to take the next flight at 6 am the next day. They did a terrible job of it - our flight ended up taking off just under 3 hours of the scheduled time. I hope to never fly Delta again.

My flight consistently said it was on time and the plane didn’t arrive until after 30 minutes after take off and nothing was announced to passengers

This was an overnight flight, and in the morning they did know coffee service. How you can throw passengers in a San Francisco airport at 5:40 a.m. in the morning and not giving them Coffee is a crime.

Our flight was delayed several Times due to mechanical issues. Although I understand this may happen at times, it was very inconvenient and we had to book a hotel for an overnight stay. We were traveling with my 3-yo grandson and waiting at the airport from noon until 6:30pm with no reassurance that our next rescheduled flight would depart, we had to decide what’s best for him. A day later, I found out that I may be able to demand compensation if my flight is delayed more than 4 hours. I will hav to read the fine print next time.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

Like: departed and arrived on time. Unlike: Food options for purchase allways bad, 1 of 2 of the crew members not very friendly at all. Seats and leg room aweful. At this point I am thinking on switching to AA.

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

newer aircraft, ability to connect my headset via blue tooth for entertainment.

My husband and I recently had an unfortunate experience with Lufthansa. At the Philadelphia International airport, the ground staff refused to board us because we didn’t have a current visa stamped on our passports for Frankfurt. We completely understand that this was our mistake. we should have double-checked the visa requirements before our trip. However, the issue that upset us most was how the situation was handled by the staff. They told us they would mark it as “boarding denied due to visa issue”, but instead they recorded it as “no show”. Because of that incorrect entry, our return flight was automatically cancelled as well, which caused additional stress and expense. Mistakes can happen, but we expected more transparency and accuracy from a reputed airline like Lufthansa. It would have made a big difference if the staff had been more careful and considerate in documenting the situation correctly.

Everything was good, except the seats in economy were so close together, you could barely get out when the seat in front of your was reclined. If the airlines keep jamming in more and more seats, it will become intolerable. I will look for another airline that considers customer comfort and does not keep adding more rows of seats for more profit.

Flight attendant moved my bag without notifying me and was rude to me when I asked him about it. There was no reason to move it.

Flight was on time, crew were excellent. For some reason our originally selected seats were changed. We had to re-choose our seats when we checked in online and options were limited. One of our two checked bags we placed on the wrong carousel. It was only be shear luck that I saw it. That cost us 20 minutes of wasted time. So much for the “priority” tags. They are meaningless, and have been ever since they were implemented. I wish you would do the save some money and stop using them.

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