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Cheap Flights from Portland to Oakland

 
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1:37 pm - 8:14 pmPDX-OAK
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5:45 am - 4:45 pmOAK-PDX
11h 00m1 stop
$97Spirit Airlines
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1:37 pm - 8:14 pmPDX-OAK
6h 37m1 stop
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5:45 am - 12:42 pmOAK-PDX
6h 57m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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7:00 am - 8:45 amPDX-OAK
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11:51 am - 4:45 pmOAK-PDX
4h 54m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 10:25 pmPDX-OAK
4h 45m1 stop
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6:52 pm - 8:33 pmOAK-PDX
1h 41mnonstop
Thu, May 29 - Sat, May 31
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 7:14 pmPDX-OAK
1h 44mnonstop
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6:52 pm - 8:33 pmOAK-PDX
1h 41mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
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7:00 am - 8:45 amPDX-OAK
1h 45mnonstop
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6:52 pm - 8:33 pmOAK-PDX
1h 41mnonstop
$147Hawaiian Airlines
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Alaska Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 11:46 pmPDX-OAK
6h 16m1 stop
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6:52 pm - 8:33 pmOAK-PDX
1h 41mnonstop
$165Alaska Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Tue, Jun 3
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4:20 pm - 6:00 pmPDX-OAK
1h 40mnonstop
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9:15 pm - 10:50 pmOAK-PDX
1h 35mnonstop
$173Southwest
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5:50 am - 7:35 amPDX-OAK
1h 45mnonstop
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8:25 pm - 10:00 pmOAK-PDX
1h 35mnonstop
$176Southwest
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7:00 am - 8:48 amPDX-OAK
1h 48mnonstop
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7:13 pm - 8:50 pmOAK-PDX
1h 37mnonstop
$196Hawaiian Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Portland to Oakland flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Portland to Oakland, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Oakland, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Portland 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 Portland to Oakland is January, where tickets cost $159 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $291 and $266 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland to Oakland, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$51
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Portland to Oakland

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

  • What should you do if you have mobility issues and travel through Oakland International Airport?

    The curbside only finds wheelchairs in the Oakland International Airport (OAK) at Terminal 2. If you have mobility challenges, it would be better to use the services offered in Terminal 2. It would also be better to contact your airlines before traveling for arranged assistance.

  • Which airport is nearest Oakland?

    The Oakland area is served by three airports: Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), Reid Hillview Airport (RHV), and Oakland International Airport (OAK), which is the most convenient airport to use when you are traveling to Oakland due to its 6 miles distance from the city.

  • Does Portland International Airport (PDX) have parking?

    When using the economic parking lot, you will get expected to pay approximately $3 per hour and around $12 per day, whereas those using the long-term garage will pay approximately $3 per hour and around $24 per day. However, when you use the short-term garage, you will pay approximately $3 per hour and around $27 per day. Additionally, if you use the Golden Key Valet, you will pay approximately $10 hourly and around $35 per day.

  • What is the best way to move from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to downtown Oakland?

    The BART train is currently the best way of connecting Oakland International Airport (OAK) to downtown Oakland. The train price gets fixed at about $6 for traveling either to or from the airport. You can purchase your ticket from the Coliseum Station for a more convenient journey.

  • How many lounges are there at Portland International Airport (PDX)?

    There are a couple of lounges in the Portland International Airport (PDX). Alaska Airlines has Alaska Lounge located in Concourse C of the airside across from Gate C5. Also, The Delta Sky Club lounge belonging to Delta Airlines is located in Concourse D of the Airside, between Gates D5 and D7.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Portland to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Portland to Oakland was $51 for a one-way ticket and $97 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Portland to Oakland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    On your way to Oakland, you’ll fly out from Portland. You’ll be landing at Oakland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Portland to Oakland?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Portland to Oakland flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Portland to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Portland to Oakland?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Portland and Oakland.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Portland to Oakland?

    There are nonstop flights from Portland to Oakland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Portland to Oakland, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Portland to Oakland are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $213 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $256 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland with another airline. Booking your flights between Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $98 or less one-way and $180 or less round-trip.
  • Alaska Airlines is the only airline traveling nonstop from Portland (PDX) to Oakland (OAK). However, Spirit Airlines offers flights of the same but with a layover in Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
  • There are three airports in Portland, however, two of the three airports are used chiefly for corporate flights and training, whereas Portland International Airport (PDX) is the mainly used airport.
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) has two terminals. Terminal 1 hosts most airlines' operation international flights, whereas Terminal 2 only hosts domestic flights. The two terminals get connected via a walkway near Gate 4.
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) has lactation suits in its nursing pods. These pods are in the post-security area of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It enhances the privacy provided to lactating mothers.
  • When wanting to travel to the Portland International Airport from downtown Portland, you can use The MAX Kight Rail Red Line, which only takes 38min. However, Portlandia Airport Shuttle can also get the job done.
  • Portland International Airport (PDX) is a hub for Alaska Airlines, which has its maintenance facility within the airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Portland to Oakland?

Find which airlines fly direct from Portland Airport to Oakland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Portland to Oakland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Oakland to Portland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest

Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Portland to Oakland

 
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9972 reviews
8.5Crew
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
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Cramped, crowded aircraft. Poorly organized boarding. Tasteless crackers to eat. 40 minutes late. A standard US air travel experience.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2025SEA - OAK
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Cramped, crowded aircraft. Poorly organized boarding. Tasteless crackers to eat. 40 minutes late. A standard US air travel experience.

Although both planes (flights) had mechanical issue delaying both of my flights, the crew members handled everything with ease. Both flights had the smoothest take off and landing. I opted to upgrade my seat to first class and really lucked out getting the seat at the very front of the plane. Awesome treat to myself. I really enjoyed my flight.

The staff from check-in counter to the flight crew were great. Flight was right on schedule. 10/10

Changed flight from San Fran to Seattle Then with a Delayed takeoff barely made my connection Waited over an hour for luggage 😜

Very comfortable - thanks. Only small criticism was the delay in disembarking caused by the passengers in the front two rows chatting to the cabin crew.

Probably one of the best flights I’ve had! From entering the airport, to boarding to landing.

Plane had a maintenance problem two hours into the flight and we had to turn around. Alaska was nice to put us up in the Hilton in LAX but the cost of food in the city was WAY higher than our vouchers and the hotel had no continental breakfast. We ended up spending over $100 on food for our family in addition to the vouchers.

Delays, delays, delays.... (and) Told no room for carry on after boarding B Group and told to drop off our carry on at door to be checked in instead. There was plenty of room left in the overheads above our seats right up to the end of boarding!!!!

Wonderful! The Alaska call center representative was really helpful. I accidently made a mistake of picking a flight option for another day. She was extremely helpful. My daughter had a nose bleed during the flight - the crew helped with an ice pack. I wish they had checked afterwards.

Arrive on time cause the TSA can be quite the project. Besides that your trip will be awesome.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

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

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

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

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

It was really nice! I appreciate the gate attendant allowing families with small children to board early on in the process… that was very helpful! The internet service didn’t work with the app I was trying to use even though I paid the $8… other than that it was great! Oh and I should’ve asked for the whole cranberry cocktail can. That cup was about 2 sips…

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

I'm was impressed with their service. Everything was great

All in All a great experience. Cost of luggage sucks … first time I ever had to pay for luggage. Otherwise the check in counter was awesome, the gate clerks were great and the Stewards & Esses were the best.

Love Hawaiian you can’t go wrong, still provides you good drinks and little snack at the end

No tv’s. Had to walk 45 minutes to connect to next flight. Couldn’t get dinner as a result. Ended up eating pretzels until I felt sick.

Great plane, seats, and crew. Super smooth experience and delicious coffee

The pre-flight check in process was bad. The app didn't allow check-in online and forced me to check in at the airport. Alaska didn't have self-service kiosks for check in (only bag tagging stations), so I had to wait in line with people who were checking bags just to get my boarding pass.

Hawaiin airlines never let me know the alaska airlines confirmation number. it took chat and call with customer service to get that.

A cold sandwich would be much better than the warm gummy croissant.

I think you should still be able to pick a seat at check in no matter the price tier. But the plane was decent. Seats were a little narrow so I imagine larger folks would have some discomfort but I was fine and the crew was great.

Crew was excellent......in flight medical emergency handled very professionally.....

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

The reps working at the airport counter were dumber than a second coat of paint.

My costume jewelry was stolen out of my bag. Got to airport and my bag weighed 45 pounds- 5 pounds over cost me $100 Long lines in tier one. No entertainment No WiFi no free drinks or snacks

Not very good. Paid in excess of $400 for assigned seating for my family and that was not provided. I want that money back.

The seats were hard molded plastic covered in plastic vinyl. And the scam to charge people extra to sit together. Don’t they know we can just ask someone to trade seats. And watching the staff separate young children from parents… super classy. We had to guilt them into offering up our seats. This companies policies suck. Don’t give them your money.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Seats are uncomfortable but price is good. Guess I can put up with misery for four hours.

I’ve never traveled on Frontier before. If you want basic, no frills, friendly service at great prices then give them a fly!

Everything went as planned. Crew was great. Seats were still not that comfortable.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

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