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Among airlines operating Phoenix to Oakland flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Phoenix and Oakland.

Flights from Phoenix to Oakland may depart from several airports in Phoenix area, including Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA), Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF). Flights usually arrive at Oakland (OAK).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Phoenix to Oakland.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $302 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Phoenix to Oakland most commonly connect through:

• Ontario (ONT) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 40% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 20% of one-stop connections

Ontario (ONT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 42% on the Phoenix to Oakland route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $270 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $461, a difference of $191. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Phoenix to Oakland flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Phoenix to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 7:09 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:49 am.

The flight takes about 1h 59m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 42% above the route average of $302. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Phoenix to Oakland takes 1h 59m, covering 641 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Phoenix to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $84, which is 62% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Ontario (ONT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 16m, compared with 5h 31m via San Diego (SAN) and 5h 50m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Phoenix to Oakland range from $243 to $396, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Phoenix to Oakland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.