Oakland

$85+ Cheap flights to Oakland, CA

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— OAK
nov. 9 — nov. 161
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Flights to Oakland, CA in 2024

Find the latest flights to Oakland in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,455,398 searches and data was last updated on noviembre 4, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$429

Round-trip from

$239

One-way from

$85
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From New York to San Francisco
One-way flight from New York to Oakland (OAK)

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jue. 12/59:02 pmEWR - OAK
1 stop15h 23mSpirit Airlines
sáb. 12/75:25 amOAK - EWR
1 stop8h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$171
mar. 12/39:55 amLGA - OAK
2 stops26h 30mSpirit Airlines
jue. 12/55:25 amOAK - LGA
2 stops10h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$201
sáb. 11/167:59 amJFK - OAK
1 stop18h 13mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/195:30 amOAK - JFK
2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$219
jue. 12/55:29 pmJFK - OAK
1 stop17h 41mAlaska Airlines
lun. 12/94:00 pmOAK - JFK
1 stop11h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/3$268
mié. 12/112:45 pmJFK - OAK
2 stops12h 29mDelta
dom. 12/156:00 amOAK - JFK
2 stops12h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/4$336
mié. 12/117:30 amLGA - OAK
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
dom. 12/154:50 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops15h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 11/4$346

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Locate flights to Oakland that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,455,398 searches and data was last updated on noviembre 4, 2024.

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NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

jue. 12/5

9:02 pm-9:25 am

1 stop15h 23m

$85

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 12/10

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$130

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mar. 1/7

6:50 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$148

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/19

12:50 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$178

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 11/9

7:59 am-11:12 pm

1 stop18h 13m

$183

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

mar. 11/19

8:35 am-11:12 pm

2 stops17h 37m

$103

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

dom. 1/12

9:41 am-4:26 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$153

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

jue. 1/9

3:29 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$202

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 11/11

2:30 am-4:19 pm

1 stop16h 49m

$516

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

mar. 1/7

7:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop19h 56m

$307

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Oakland in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*Cancellation Policy
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
Booking.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 starsCancellation PolicyAirline Policy
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 starCancellation PolicyAirline Policy

*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: Out of all of the providers offering Oakland, California flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Oakland, California flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Oakland, California flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Oakland, California. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Oakland

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Travel insights for flights to Oakland

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When is the best time to book a flight to Oakland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Oakland. Price data was last updated on November 1, 2024.

Booking 63 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Oakland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Oakland?

On average, a flight from New York to Oakland takes 9 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Oakland from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Oakland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Oakland. Price data was last updated on October 27, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Oakland should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Thursday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Oakland?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Oakland are Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. 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 Oakland. Reviews last updated noviembre 4, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Oakland, such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
5,089 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,423 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,829 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
1,314 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,187 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Located only a few miles from the San Francisco border, Oakland is one of the most famous sister-cities in California. However close to San Francisco it may be in miles, Oakland is far from the eccentricity of its neighboring bay city. Oakland is one of the busiest industrial ports on the West Coast and while its working-class personality remains the heartbeat of the city, “Oak-town” welcomes a slew of visitors every year who enjoy taking part in the simpler Californian lifestyle.

Book flights to Oakland during sports season and catch the MLB’s Oakland Athletics or the NFL’s Oakland Raiders in action at the Oakland Coliseum. Outdoorsy travelers will enjoy a sailboat ride along Lake Merritt or a stroll through one of the many outdoor festivals that Oakland puts on every summer. Don’t dismiss Oakland as second-rate city just because it’s neighboring San Francisco is a mecca for entertainment – Oakland has some of the best shows, theaters, and museums California has to offer.

Oakland, CA climate

The Oakland weather is cool to mild throughout the year, with foggy summers and wet winters. Summers in Oakland (between June and September) are cooler than other parts of inland California and winters (December to February) are mild during the day, with temperatures seldom dropping below 50 degrees. 

Best Time to Fly to Oakland, CA

Peak Season

Peak season is normally dictated by school vacations and family travel plans around the holidays. Flights to Oakland are packed in the summer time and most major attractions are full with tourists. Christmas season and the New Year are also peak times to travel to Oakland.

Off Season

Oakland sees a dip in tourists between September and June when school is in session. However, this is also a good time to book cheap flights to Oakland if you want to avoid crowds.

Getting around Oakland, CA

You can get to and from San Francisco to Oakland on the city’s BART system. It has one of the longest underwater transit tunnels in the world, taking you under the bay to San Francisco city. Fares are reasonable and children at the age of four and under ride for free. The trains run all week long, but times vary on the weekends, so check one of the schedules posted around the city.  

Oakland, CA Travel Information

  • If you want tickets to a baseball game, go online and buy your Oakland A’s seats ahead of time. The regular baseball season runs from March to September.
  • Take a trip to the Oakland Museum of California and get a history lesson like you’ve never experienced. Learn about the state and its people, history, culture, geology, art, environment, and ecology. The museum features exhibitions of works by California artists, collections of historic artifacts and historic re-creations of California’s major movements including the 2006 earthquake and a tribute to baseball, which showcases artifacts and photos from America’s favorite pastime.

Oakland, CA airport overview

Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 4.6 miles (7.4km) from the city center of Oakland, California, and one of three airports serving the San Francisco Bay area.

Although not as popular with tourists as nearby San Francisco or San Juan, oak tree-lined Oakland has an interesting and diverse mix of cultures, with more than 100 languages spoken throughout its suburbs.

Popular with low-cost carriers, the airport saw a boom at the end of the last decade and is currently undergoing a much needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its two terminals. There are flights to Oakland International Airport mainly from destinations across the US. The busiest routes are those to major Californian cities as well as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Portland. Terminal 2 is used exclusively by Southwest Airlines, with Terminal 1 used by all other carriers.

  • What does OAK mean?

    This is defined as Oakland Airport (OAK). Codes like OAK are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland?

    Booking a flight to Oakland (OAK) is your only option if you intend on flying to Oakland. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Oakland to Oakland’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Oakland if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Oakland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Oakland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Oakland.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland?

    Oakland is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland. One-way flights to Oakland typically cost $27, while round-trip flights cost around $40.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Oakland?

    A round-trip flight to Oakland will typically cost around $114, however they can be found for as little as $40.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Oakland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Oakland, Reno offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 0 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Jack London Square?

    If being close to Jack London Square is important to you, you’ll want to land at San Francisco Airport.

  • Does Oakland have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Oakland can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Oakland?

    Yes. Oakland has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Extended Stay America Suites - Oakland - Alameda Airport is the closest property to Oakland (1.0 mi away from Oakland).

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