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$73+ 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 8/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$115
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$73
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$99

Good round-trip deal

$280 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/159:23 amOAK - LAX
1 stop10h 53mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/164:50 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop6h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$115
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/75:25 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Mon 8/118:20 amLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$137

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OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Tue 7/15

9:23 am-8:16 pm

1 stop10h 53m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/16

4:50 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$115

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Thu 8/7

5:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/11

8:20 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$137

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Sat 8/16

8:13 am-1:21 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$73

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Sat 8/9

2:35 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$76

OaklandLos Angeles

OAK - LAX

OAKLAX

Oakland

Wed 8/6

5:51 pm-8:16 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$130

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The best insider tips for Oakland to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Oakland to Los Angeles trip
Airports
OAK

For quick access, use BART to reach OAK terminals efficiently, especially during rush hour. It's cost-effective and connects to major East Bay lines.

Read more about OAKby Bill Fink
LAX

Use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshare pickups. Look for green signs directing you to free shuttles from terminals to the LAX-it station.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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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 June 27, 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 $326). 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 July 3, 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 evening could potentially save you up to 36% 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 June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and Spirit Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

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 3 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?

    Flights from Oakland to Los Angeles have been viewed 23 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $115, 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 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $68. While the most popular route (Oakland - Los Angeles) can be booked for $114 on average our data indicates $251 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 $326). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$22Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$95Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$126Average$207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$181Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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