Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Oakland?

Flights from Portland to Oakland usually depart from Portland (PWM) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Oakland?

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

Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Oakland pass through?

Most connecting flights from Portland to Oakland pass through Chicago Midway (MDW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Oakland?

On the Portland to Oakland route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $422 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $532: a $110 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Oakland?

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.

How long is a flight from Portland to Oakland?

A nonstop flight from Portland to Oakland takes 0h 00m, covering 2,704 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Oakland?

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.

Have flight prices from Portland to Oakland changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $498 to $1,327. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Portland to Oakland looking right now?

One-way fares from Portland to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Portland and Oakland?

Oakland is 3 hours behind Portland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Oakland Airport (OAK)?

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

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

Southwest ($498) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Portland to Oakland in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Portland to Oakland?

Flights via Chicago Midway (MDW) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $422. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Portland to Oakland which airport offers the shortest layover?

Chicago Midway (MDW) had the shortest average connection time for Portland to Oakland layovers at 450 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15

11:10 am - 7:15 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

11h 05m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

10:00 am - 11:55 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

10h 55m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Baltimore/Washington

$498Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

7:40 am - 9:25 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

16h 45m2 stops Chicago Midway Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:40 am - 9:15 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

10h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington

$535Southwest

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

10:30 am - 8:05 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

12h 35m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Los Angeles

10:00 am - 11:55 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

10h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington

$538Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

7:40 am - 12:40 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

8h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:40 am - 9:15 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

10h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington

$790Southwest

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

7:45 am - 12:40 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

7h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

10:00 am - 11:55 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

10h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington

$809Southwest

Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29

7:40 am - 12:40 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

8h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

10:35 am - 10:10 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

8h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

$941Southwest

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

7:45 am - 12:40 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

7h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:50 am - 9:50 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

13h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$1,327Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Oakland?

Round-trip flights from Portland to Oakland start at $498. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $422 to $532. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $498 on Southwest.

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Which airports can I use when flying from Portland to Oakland?
Flights from Portland to Oakland usually depart from Portland (PWM) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from Portland to Oakland?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Portland to Oakland.
Which airports do connecting flights from Portland to Oakland pass through?
Most connecting flights from Portland to Oakland pass through Chicago Midway (MDW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Oakland?
On the Portland to Oakland route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $422 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $532: a $110 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What popular places can I visit in Oakland?
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.
How long is a flight from Portland to Oakland?
A nonstop flight from Portland to Oakland takes 0h 00m, covering 2,704 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Portland to Oakland?
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.
Have flight prices from Portland to Oakland changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $498 to $1,327. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Portland to Oakland looking right now?
One-way fares from Portland to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $319, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.
What is the time difference between Portland and Oakland?
Oakland is 3 hours behind Portland (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What car rental options are available at Oakland Airport (OAK)?
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

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $422 - about $110 less than Thursday (21% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Oakland Airport.
- Oakland Airport Executive Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oakland-Airport By IHG
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport

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