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).

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.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Portland to Oakland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $110. 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 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 $555 to $1,213. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $431, which is 22% above 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 averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Budget • Alamo

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

Round-trip flights from Portland to Oakland typically range from $422 to $532. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $555, on Southwest.

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

Southwest ($555) and Delta ($644) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Portland to Oakland according to KAYAK data over 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 7h 30m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Nov 9 - Fri, Nov 13

5:20 am - 1:15 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

10h 55m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

9:30 am - 11:55 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

11h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Baltimore/Washington

$517Southwest

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30

10:25 am - 6:25 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

11h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Los Angeles

7:10 pm - 9:50 amOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

11h 40m2 stops San Diego Baltimore/Washington

$555Southwest

Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Dec 29

10:25 am - 6:25 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

11h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Los Angeles

11:50 pm - 12:45 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

9h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

$593Southwest

Sun, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 29

1:10 pm - 10:30 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

12h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington San Diego

11:50 pm - 12:45 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

9h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

$594Southwest

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

2:05 pm - 6:15 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

31h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

12:34 pm - 4:11 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

24h 37m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$644Delta

Mon, Dec 21 - Wed, Dec 30

10:25 am - 7:00 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

11h 35m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Austin Bergstrom

12:10 pm - 11:55 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

8h 45m2 stops Denver Intl Baltimore/Washington

$653Southwest

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1

2:05 pm - 6:15 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

31h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Salt Lake City

5:55 am - 4:11 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

31h 16m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$714Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 2

6:00 am - 11:55 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

20h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Salt Lake City

12:34 pm - 4:11 pmOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

24h 37m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$737Delta

Sun, Mar 14 - Fri, Mar 19

1:05 pm - 12:15 amPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

14h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:35 am - 12:10 amOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

10h 35m2 stops San Diego Baltimore/Washington

$754Southwest

Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 2

4:50 pm - 11:55 pmPWM Portland-OAK Oakland

10h 05m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Salt Lake City

12:34 pm - 11:57 amOAK Oakland-PWM Portland

20h 23m2 stops Salt Lake City Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$786Delta

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How much is a round-trip flight from Portland to Oakland? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Portland to Oakland departing in december.

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How long is a flight from Portland to Oakland?
A nonstop flight from Portland to Oakland takes 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 $555 to $1,213. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $431, which is 22% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Oakland Airport (OAK)?
Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
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).
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.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Portland to Oakland?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from Portland to Oakland. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $422 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $532, a difference of $110.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
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 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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $422, about $110 less than Thursday fares (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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