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$51+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to Los Angeles (OAK - LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — LAX
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Oakland to Los Angeles are usually found in September or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$98
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$51
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$189

Good round-trip deal

$220 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Oakland-Los Angeles flight deals.
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From Oakland to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Oakland to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Oakland to Los Angeles.
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:29 pmOAK - LAX
1 stop3h 37mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/301:04 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop4h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$98
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/59:05 amOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 5/58:55 pmLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$189

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Oakland

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Los Angeles

Route

Depart

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Price

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Wed 4/23

6:29 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

1:04 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$98

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Mon 5/5

9:05 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

8:55 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$189

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-8:28 pm

1 stop13h 28m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

9:33 pm-8:45 am

1 stop11h 12m

$283

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Tue 4/15

9:57 am-8:21 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$51

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Tue 5/27

4:10 pm-5:35 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$95

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$132

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Thu 5/29

12:39 pm-12:08 am

2 stops11h 29m

$177

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Thu 4/3

7:31 am-4:02 pm

3 stops8h 31m

$248

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Deals found on 3/27

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to Los Angeles in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OAK to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Oakland, California to Los Angeles is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 49% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Oakland to Los Angeles. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    You will need to book a flight from Oakland to Los Angeles if you want to fly from Oakland to Los Angeles. At least 6 different airlines have flights from Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 5 flights to Los Angeles from the Oakland airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from OAK to LAX to be around 1h 25m.

  • How popular is this Oakland, California to Los Angeles flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $98, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Los Angeles.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to Los Angeles for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Los Angeles one-way?

    $51 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Alaska Airlines, with prices starting from $125 and $132, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $91. While the most popular route (Oakland - Los Angeles) can be booked for $103 on average our data indicates $250 when flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $330). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Oakland to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$79FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$96FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$88Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$98Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$116Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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