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$31+ Cheap flights from Oakland 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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — LAX
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Oakland to Los Angeles are usually found in September or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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 November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Round-trip from

$72
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$31
(eDestinos)
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/55:25 amOAK - LAX
1 stop4h 29mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/105:30 amLAX - OAK
1 stop3h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$72
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/117:05 amOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 12/176:35 amLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$168

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OAK - LAX

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Oakland

Wed 12/11

12:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/12

5:30 am-9:25 am

1 stop3h 55m

$72

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Wed 12/11

7:40 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/16

7:35 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$168

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Sun 1/19

9:46 am-6:43 pm

2 stops8h 57m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/25

8:00 am-8:49 am

1 stop24h 49m

$237

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Wed 12/11

3:00 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$31

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Wed 12/11

7:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$84

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Thu 2/27

9:46 am-5:12 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$111

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Wed 12/25

5:30 am-12:09 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$177

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Thu 2/27

3:25 pm-12:20 pm

3 stops20h 55m

$236

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Deals found on 11/20

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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 November.
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*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Oakland to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 15, 2024.

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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 at noon could potentially save you up to 29% 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 November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines and Southwest 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.
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

6.7
Okay
1,287 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 8 different airlines have flights from Oakland (OAK) to Los Angeles (LAX) on a regular basis. There are 6 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 $72, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to Los Angeles. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Southwest. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to Los Angeles for 36% 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?

    $31 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 $84 and $111, respectively.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $38. While the most popular route (Oakland - Los Angeles) can be booked for $72 on average our data indicates $231 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Los Angeles (average of $240). Flying from Oakland, California to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 8 airlines flying from Oakland to Los Angeles

Discover the top 8 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$73FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$97FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$75Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$86Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$90Average$175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$91Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$167Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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