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— OAK
Dec 22 — Dec 291
Sun 12/22
Sun 12/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 17, 2024.

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Average price

$557

Round-trip from

$249

One-way from

$57
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Cheapest flights to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Oakland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 17, 2024.

Tue 12/315:35 pmEWR - OAK
2 stops19h 08mSpirit Airlines
Fri 1/105:45 amOAK - EWR
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$326
Mon 12/307:59 pmLGA - OAK
2 stops16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/147:02 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops12h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$366
Tue 12/3112:50 pmLGA - OAK
1 stop11h 30mSouthwest
Fri 1/1011:05 amOAK - LGA
1 stop9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/15$491
Tue 12/1710:14 amEWR - OAK
3 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/117:02 pmOAK - EWR
3 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$569
Tue 12/313:29 pmJFK - OAK
1 stop10h 44mDelta
Fri 1/106:00 amOAK - JFK
2 stops11h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/15$572
Tue 12/174:00 pmJFK - OAK
1 stop10h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sat 1/1110:41 amOAK - JFK
1 stop25h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$587
Tue 12/249:05 pmLGA - OAK
3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/206:19 pmOAK - LGA
2 stops10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$809
Wed 12/2511:38 amJFK - OAK
3 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/16:36 pmOAK - JFK
2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$826
Tue 12/174:59 pmLGA - OAK
2 stops10h 15mDelta
Thu 12/195:30 amOAK - LGA
2 stops13h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/16$914

Find flights to Oakland within your budget

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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 17, 2024.

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NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 1/8

5:35 pm-6:47 am

2 stops16h 12m

Oakland

Sun 1/12

11:37 am-5:50 am

1 stop15h 13m

$145

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Fri 1/10

3:00 pm-11:36 pm

2 stops11h 36m

Oakland

Tue 1/14

7:02 pm-10:04 am

2 stops12h 02m

$177

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/18

4:29 pm-9:06 am

1 stop19h 37m

Oakland

Fri 1/24

7:32 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 28m

$268

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/12

6:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Oakland

Sat 2/15

8:05 am-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 00m

$322

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/11

12:29 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Oakland

Sat 1/18

6:00 am-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$327

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/18

1:11 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops12h 43m

Oakland

Fri 1/24

6:00 am-8:59 pm

2 stops11h 59m

$336

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Sat 1/18

5:30 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop23h 11m

Oakland

Wed 1/22

7:46 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop15h 43m

$353

New YorkOakland

JFK - OAK

JFKOAK

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/16

11:28 am-11:36 pm

2 stops15h 08m

Oakland

Thu 1/23

5:45 am-10:35 am

3 stops25h 50m

$573

NewarkOakland

EWR - OAK

EWROAK

Newark

Wed 1/8

5:35 pm-6:47 am

2 stops16h 12m

$57

New YorkOakland

LGA - OAK

LGAOAK

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/15

1:55 pm-6:47 am

2 stops19h 52m

$58

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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  • 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

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

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 December 13, 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 8 hours 56 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 December 8, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Oakland should consider flying on Monday 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 most popular airlines that fly to Oakland?

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

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines

From $133

Delta

Delta

From $173

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $143

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $308

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 December 17, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Oakland, such as Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,854 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,854 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,854 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,551 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,854 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,615 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,854 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
398 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,854 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,120 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,854 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 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 $17, while round-trip flights cost around $28.

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

    A round-trip flight to Oakland will typically cost around $110, however they can be found for as little as $28.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Oakland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Oakland, Santa Barbara offers the quickest one-way flight (1 hour 10 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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