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$86 Find Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Oakland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Phoenix to Oakland departing on 8/25. 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 Phoenix to Oakland, 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 Phoenix to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$169
Typical prices: $132-$303
Frontier
Tue 9/15Tue 9/22
PHX - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$217
Typical prices: $127-$273
Southwest
Tue 8/4Sat 8/8
PHX - OAK • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Phoenix to Oakland

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

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
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10:55 pm - 11:18 am
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12h 23m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 10:49 am
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22h 36m
1 stop
$169Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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10:55 pm - 11:18 am
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12h 23m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 10:49 am
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22h 36m
1 stop
$185Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 25
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10:55 pm - 11:18 am
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12h 23m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 10:49 am
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22h 36m
1 stop
$191Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:55 pm - 11:18 am
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OAK
12h 23m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 4:50 pm
OAK
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PHX
4h 37m
1 stop
$199Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
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10:55 pm - 11:18 am
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OAK
12h 23m
1 stop
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8:39 pm - 10:49 am
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PHX
14h 10m
1 stop
$200Frontier
Tue, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 24
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10:55 pm - 11:18 am
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12h 23m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 9:35 pm
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9h 22m
1 stop
$207Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
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10:55 pm - 11:18 am
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12h 23m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 4:50 pm
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4h 37m
1 stop
$214Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
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10:55 pm - 11:18 am
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OAK
12h 23m
1 stop
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12:13 pm - 4:50 pm
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PHX
4h 37m
1 stop
$215Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
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9:50 pm - 11:40 pm
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OAK
1h 50mnonstop
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5:15 am - 7:10 am
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1h 55mnonstop
$217Southwest
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
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12:13 pm - 6:12 pm
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OAK
5h 59m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:48 am - 7:07 pm
OAK
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PHX
12h 19m
1 stop
$223Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Phoenix to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Oakland, California departing in September.

What is the cheapest Phoenix to Oakland flight route?

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

The cheapest return flight from Phoenix to Oakland costs $244 on the route between Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (PHX) and Oakland (OAK). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Phoenix to Oakland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Phoenix to Oakland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Phoenix to Oakland, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Oakland back to Phoenix, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Oakland is November, where tickets cost $83 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $180 and $163 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Phoenix to Oakland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Phoenix to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Phoenix to Oakland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 45% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Phoenix to Oakland

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Laura Ratliff

Laura Ratliff

Expert on PHX

Laura Ratliff is a New York-based writer and editor. She lives in downtown Brooklyn with her husband and their beloved dogs. Originally from Texas, she now considers New York City her home. She typically spends more than 200,000 miles on a plane each year and stays in plenty of hotels.

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Expert on OAK

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Cheapest flight$86
Flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport to Oakland

When to book flights from Phoenix to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Phoenix to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Phoenix to Oakland

  • What is the cheapest flight from Phoenix to Oakland?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Phoenix to Oakland was $86 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Phoenix and on arrival in Oakland.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Phoenix to Oakland?

    Phoenix has 2 major airports: Phoenix-Mesa Gateway and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Oakland is the only airport in Oakland. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Phoenix 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 Phoenix to Oakland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Phoenix 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 Phoenix 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 Phoenix with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Phoenix 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 Phoenix up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Phoenix to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Phoenix 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4247 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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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).

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

The boarding time. I was in Section 1 the lady in charge just let people in section 3 without see us. Make a line , I have to step out and ask her. We were in the line and she just take my ticket and that’s it, so if I don’t ask her she could leave us at the end! We paid more for that privilege and. She doesn’t care….

See my previous comment which is mostly about our flight from Phoenix to SFO

The check in at the airport was awful. Told I need to pay for a bag. The item was taken at screening. I went back to get my $ back and they gave me a coupon with a QR code that doesn’t work. Worst costumer service ever!!!!!

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