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Cheapest round-trip
$67
Typical prices: $258-$495
Frontier
Wed 11/7Fri 11/9
LAS - OAK • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$47
Typical prices: $161-$325
Frontier
Fri 12/14
PHX - OAK • 1 stop
Advice from real travelers
Delta adds free Wi-Fi on most domestic flights; Comfort Plus gives extra legroom.
Alaska offers a baggage guarantee; Frontier's Premium Bundle adds legroom.
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Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and others. Average duration is 2h 05m.
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Southwest
Most flights • 528 per week
Southwest
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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Top routes
LAS - OAK
Cheapest • 39% average savings
SEA - OAK
Most popular
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 9% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Oakland

 

Cheap flights to Oakland from top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 9
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10:15 am - 11:53 amLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-OAK Oakland
1h 38mnonstop
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10:18 am - 11:54 amOAK  Oakland-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 36mnonstop
$67Frontier
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
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9:55 am - 11:33 amLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-OAK Oakland
1h 38mnonstop
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12:28 pm - 2:00 pmOAK  Oakland-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 32mnonstop
$67Frontier
Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17
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1:05 pm - 2:40 pmLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-OAK Oakland
1h 35mnonstop
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3:05 pm - 4:35 pmOAK  Oakland-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 30mnonstop
$117Southwest
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Dec 30
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7:20 am - 9:20 amPDX  Portland-OAK Oakland
2h 00mnonstop
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6:20 am - 8:05 amOAK  Oakland-PDX Portland
1h 45mnonstop
$117Southwest
Wed, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 12
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7:30 pm - 9:19 pmPDX  Portland-OAK Oakland
1h 49mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:43 amOAK  Oakland-PDX Portland
1h 43mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
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7:34 am - 9:20 amPDX  Portland-OAK Oakland
1h 46mnonstop
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8:00 am - 9:43 amOAK  Oakland-PDX Portland
1h 43mnonstop
$117Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 5
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12:14 pm - 2:04 pmSAN  San Diego-OAK Oakland
1h 50mnonstop
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5:55 pm - 7:35 pmOAK  Oakland-SAN San Diego
25h 40m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$123Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18
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7:10 am - 10:52 amLAS  Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl-OAK Oakland
3h 42m1 stop San Diego
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12:48 pm - 2:24 pmOAK  Oakland-LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
1h 36mnonstop
$131Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Fri, Nov 13
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5:45 am - 12:01 pmPDX  Portland-OAK Oakland
6h 16m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:00 pm - 11:51 pmOAK  Oakland-PDX Portland
6h 51m1 stop Salt Lake City
$137Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 16
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5:24 pm - 11:55 pmPDX  Portland-OAK Oakland
6h 31m1 stop Salt Lake City
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5:00 pm - 11:51 pmOAK  Oakland-PDX Portland
6h 51m1 stop Salt Lake City
$137Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Oakland

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Oakland?

Las Vegas to Oakland is the cheapest route at $67 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Oakland?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Oakland costs $362, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Las Vegas average $219, while San Diego runs a bit higher at $236.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Oakland?

Saturday is the cheapest day to fly to Oakland at $355 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $457.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Oakland?

•October is the cheapest month to fly to Oakland with an average price of $331 round-trip.
•June ($419) and July ($390) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Oakland?

Night flights to Oakland are the cheapest at $313 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $386.

What is a good deal for flights to Oakland?

Flights under $258 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Oakland at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Las Vegas $161
•San Diego $176
•Portland $196.

When are flights to Oakland the cheapest?

Flights to Oakland are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 50% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight to Oakland

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Chris Dong

Chris Dong

Expert on Hawaiian Airlines

Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Allegiant Air

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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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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Key details for flights to Oakland

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$47
Beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 12% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport to Oakland

When to book flights to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights to Oakland: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Oakland 
GreggFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Dec 2025
Be sure to pack food for your flight of 5+ hours.
AmyFlew with Spirit Airlines-Dec 2024
Make sure you download your movies in advance and try not to bring more luggage than you need. And keep in mind that the gate at San Diego airport is terribly small.
DavianFlew with Southwest-Sep 2024
Don't rent a car or Uber. Add Clipper Card to your digital phone wallet and use it to take the Bart! It was super easy and very clean with spectacular views along the way
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines-Sep 2024
Make sure you know the baggage rules, don’t bring more than you need, and if you get a rental car, know that people target them for break-ins. Never leave anything in your car. Going in for a snack? Take your bags. Basically, drive to your hotel, take the bags out immediately and put them in your room, and try to leave nothing in the car ever. It’s not always this bad, but they spot rentals from a mile away. Be smart, be safe.
SusanFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-Aug 2024
That they willlet you check your carry ons the gate sometimes
Verified travelerFlew with Southwest-May 2024
Rental car counters close by 1030 (Hertz) and 111PM (Avis/Fox). If you arrive at Dollar/Thrifty/Hertz after 1030 you WILL NOT have a car! We were able to rent for a day with Avis but beware - it’s a firm closing time.
Verified travelerFlew with Hawaiian Airlines-May 2024
Bring some food and be prepared for seat changes.
SridharFlew with Spirit Airlines-Dec 2023
Fly light. Get seats in front. Make sure you get here before 10 - rental car place closes prior.
Verified travelerFlew with Spirit Airlines-Feb 2024
There will be additional charges :- select seats, checkin or carry on luggages, food or drinks. Not suitable for big size passengers unless you pay extra to sit on the front two rows

Your questions about flights to Oakland, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Oakland is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Oakland is around $258 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How long are nonstop flights to Oakland from different departure cities?

    Nonstop flight time to Oakland varies depending on your departure city:

    • From Las Vegas: 1h 30m
    • From San Diego: 1h 30m
    • From Boise: 1h 40m
    • From Seattle: 2h 05m
    • From Kahului: 4h 55m

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Oakland?

    Last-minute fares to Oakland (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 35% higher than the average round-trip fare of $362.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Oakland?

    Southwest operates the most flights from the United States to Oakland at 528 per week, and for this route Southwest is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Oakland. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Which airlines should I consider for flights to Oakland?

    Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Frontier are the most popular airlines among KAYAK users flying to Oakland. Southwest has the best on-time record at the destination's main airport.

  • How many flights serve Oakland?

    Oakland receives 92 flights per day and 647 per week from across the world. San Diego has the most flights to Oakland, with 86 weekly flights.

  • Are pets allowed to travel through Municipal Oakland International Airport (OAK)?

    Yes, OAK is a pet-friendly airport, allowing you to travel with your furry friend. However, your pet must remain within the carrier and be let out only when walking through security checkpoints or using the pet relief areas. Passengers traveling with pets or service animals through OAK are welcome to use the airport’s pet relief areas, with about four available. Two of these areas are located next to Gate 25 in the secure zone and near the parking garage, while the other two are situated at the far ends of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.

  • What kind of services does Oakland International Airport (OAK) offer?

    Striving to please its visitors, Oakland International Airport (OAK) offers a range of services, including currency exchange points and ATM machines, Wi-Fi, postboxes, and public telephones. Additionally, there is a business center located in Terminal 1.

  • Does Oakland International Airport (OAK) provide services to families with children?

    Yes, it does. Nursing mothers can avail themselves of the Mamava Lactation Pods scattered throughout the airport. These pop-up structures provide women traveling with babies a private and peaceful environment to pump milk or breastfeed. They feature comfortable chairs, allowing mothers to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the airport.

  • What attractions are close to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is located only 19 miles from Oakland, but it is also close to other attractions such as the Golden Gate National Cemetery (3.7 miles away), the Coyote Point Recreation Area (4.8 miles away), and the beautiful McNee Ranch State Park. This park is home to the popular Sweeney Ridge Trail and San Andreas Lake, located 7.2 miles and 3.4 miles from the airport, respectively.

  • Which hotels offer free shuttles from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)?

    Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Executive Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites Oakland Airport – Alameda, Hilton Oakland Airport, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, La Quinta Inn Oakland Airport Coliseum, Oakland Airport Executive Hotel, Red Lion Hotel, Springhill Suites by Marriott, and The Marina Inn on San Francisco Bay offer airport shuttle services from OAK. Additionally, most of these hotels are conveniently close to the airport.

  • How to get from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Oakland city center?

    There are various ways to reach Oakland city center from the airport. In addition to a great selection of taxis, shuttle buses, and limos, the AirBART shuttle bus no. 805, which runs every 15 minutes, connects the airport to the Coliseum/Oakland Airport BART train station. Once there, you can easily catch a train to downtown Oakland or many other destinations in the Bay Area.

  • Does Oakland International Airport (OAK) offer accessible services?

    Yes, OAK is an accessible airport that fully complies with ADA regulations. Wheelchair assistance services are available at the curbside at Southwest Airlines in Terminal 2. Airlines operating in Terminal 1 also provide wheelchair assistance services through airline staff or contracted companies, and you can obtain wheelchairs at the airlines’ ticket counters. The airport also offers convenient and extended stay lots for disabled travelers, with parking subject to providing a relevant identification document.

  • Where are the ATMs located in Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)?

    If you need cash upon arrival at OAK, you'll be happy to know that the airport hosts several ATMs and currency exchange counters. In Terminal 1, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, and Oakland Municipal C.U. operate ATMs. In Terminal 2, SWA Credit Union, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America have ATMs. The ATMs are open 24/7.

Your guide to booking Oakland flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Oakland, book around 19 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 50% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Oakland, a good round-trip fare is around $258. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Oakland in October. Round-trip fares historically average $331, making October the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $73 per round-trip. Evening flights to Oakland average $313 compared to $386 for noon flights.
  • Bag allowances vary by airline, fare type, cabin class and route. On flights to Oakland, some airlines may include bags at no extra cost. For example, Southwest includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class, Alaska Airlines includes a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class and Frontier includes a cabin bag in Economy Class. Always check the fare details before booking, since bag policies can change by ticket type.
  • Once you arrive in Oakland, a few great places to start are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are popular with first-time visitors and can give you a good feel for the area.
  • Although Oakland International Airport (OAK) is undoubtedly the best choice, flights to Oakland might also land at San Francisco International Airport, located 30 miles southwest of the city, or at San Jose Mineta Airport, located 36 miles south of Oakland.
  • If you want to relax between connecting flights, the best place to do so is at the Escape Lounge. Open to all, regardless of the airline one is flying with, the lounge is available upon booking and features amenities such as comfortable seating, fast Wi-Fi, complimentary food and drinks, and workstations. The lounge is located in Terminal 1, near Gate 8.
  • Passengers looking for things to do upon arrival at OAK are welcome to explore the airport’s public art display areas. In Terminal 2, the displays are in the Baggage Claim Area, while in Terminal 1, they are located after security.
  • Although there isn’t much of a choice prior to security in either terminal, travelers going through Oakland International Airport (OAK) can still find something to do between flights. Both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 offer Duty Free shops with a selection of perfume and cosmetics, fashion and accessories, as well as liquor and tobacco. Additionally, dining at the airport is not a problem, with options ranging from big-chain joints like Pizza Hut to local coffee shops and restaurants.
  • If you have a long stopover and choose to exit the airport for a breath of fresh air, Oakland International Airport (OAK) is ideally located for visiting the Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline Staging Area (3 miles away) and the Marina Park (3.6 miles away), or playing a round of golf at the Metropolitan Golf Links course (2 miles away).
  • Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) consists of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. The terminals are linked by an airside walkway, allowing passengers to easily walk from one terminal to the other without going through security screening.
  • If you're planning on driving around Oakland, you're welcome to rent a car at OAK. Several agencies offer onsite rental car services at the airport, including Thrifty, Payless, National, Fox Rent a Car, Enterprise, Alamo, Dollar Rent a Car, Hertz, and Budget.
  • While Oakland might not be as popular a destination as San Francisco or San Juan, it is still well-loved by travelers thanks to its diverse mix of languages and cultures. Serving both domestic and international flights to Oakland, the Oakland International Airport (OAK) is located only 4.6 miles southeast of the city center, making it easy for tourists to reach the most popular destinations in the area.
  • Gadget-toting passengers arriving at OAK will be pleased to know that the airport offers Fuel Rod Charging Booths. Passengers can drop off their used chargers and exchange them for new ones for free. The charging kiosks are available throughout the airport.
  • OAK is completely smoke-free indoors. However, the airport provides designated smoking areas for passengers who smoke. You can find these smoking areas outside Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, as there are no smoking areas inside both terminals. Please note that smoking anywhere else within the airport is prohibited.

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