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$89+ Cheap flights from Alabama to Oakland, CA (OAK)

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHM — OAK
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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$89
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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Alabama to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Alabama to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/75:52 pmATL - OAK
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/1411:51 amOAK - ATL
1 stop15h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$198
This Alaska Airlines 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/297:37 pmATL - OAK
1 stop15h 58mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/18:00 amOAK - ATL
1 stop29h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$238
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/175:59 pmATL - OAK
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Tue 4/2212:55 pmOAK - ATL
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/27$279
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.
Wed 5/213:00 pmATL - OAK
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Sun 5/258:10 pmOAK - ATL
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$289
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/296:20 pmATL - OAK
3 stops18h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/22:07 pmOAK - ATL
3 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$342
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/249:42 amVPS - OAK
2 stops23h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/17:46 amOAK - VPS
2 stops35h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$375
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:31 pmPNS - OAK
2 stops15h 05mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/196:29 pmOAK - PNS
3 stops18h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/28$389
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.
Thu 5/294:40 pmPNS - OAK
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Fri 6/131:40 pmOAK - PNS
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$404
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.
Tue 6/174:00 pmVPS - OAK
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Wed 6/258:05 amOAK - VPS
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$416
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/43:55 pmPNS - OAK
2 stops9h 54mDelta
Wed 6/116:00 amOAK - PNS
2 stops12h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/27$689
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/177:03 amVPS - OAK
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Mon 6/234:58 pmOAK - VPS
2 stops13h 25mDelta
Deal found 3/27$738
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/283:24 pmHSV - OAK
3 stops41h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/306:55 pmOAK - HSV
2 stops13h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,371

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Alabama to Oakland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Alabama to Oakland that are best for you.

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Alabama

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/7

5:52 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Oakland

Wed 5/14

11:51 am-6:00 am

1 stop15h 09m

$198

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Tue 4/29

7:37 pm-8:35 am

1 stop15h 58m

Oakland

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-4:53 pm

1 stop29h 53m

$238

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 4/17

5:59 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Oakland

Tue 4/22

12:55 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$279

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Wed 5/21

3:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Oakland

Sun 5/25

8:10 pm-5:30 am

1 stop6h 20m

$289

AtlantaOakland

ATL - OAK

ATLOAK

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Thu 5/29

6:20 pm-9:41 am

3 stops18h 21m

Oakland

Mon 6/2

2:07 pm-3:51 pm

3 stops22h 44m

$342

ValparaisoOakland

VPS - OAK

VPSOAK

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Thu 4/24

9:42 am-6:49 am

2 stops23h 07m

Oakland

Thu 5/1

7:46 am-9:17 pm

2 stops35h 31m

$375

PensacolaOakland

PNS - OAK

PNSOAK

Pensacola

Thu 5/29

4:40 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Oakland

Fri 6/13

1:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$404

ValparaisoOakland

VPS - OAK

VPSOAK

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 6/17

4:00 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Oakland

Wed 6/25

8:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$416

PensacolaOakland

PNS - OAK

PNSOAK

Pensacola

Wed 6/4

3:55 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops9h 54m

Oakland

Wed 6/11

6:00 am-8:25 pm

2 stops12h 25m

$689

ValparaisoOakland

VPS - OAK

VPSOAK

Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

Tue 6/17

7:03 am-4:16 pm

2 stops11h 13m

Oakland

Mon 6/23

4:58 pm-8:23 am

2 stops13h 25m

$738

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Best time to book a flight from Alabama to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Alabama to Oakland

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Alabama to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 AL to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Alabama to Oakland. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Alabama to Oakland, California as you normally would.

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, California 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, California 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, California, 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 March 28, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Alabama to Oakland have to say. 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
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,896 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,336 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
7,881 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,273 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 Alabama to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 7.0 mi from the city center, Oakland (OAK) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Oakland from Alabama.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. Delta flights start at $120 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $125 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Alabama to Oakland, California?

    While some choose either Huntsville - Oakland or Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach - Oakland, Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - Oakland is the most popular route from Alabama to Oakland, California.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Alabama to Oakland?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Alabama to Oakland 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 Alabama to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Alabama to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Alabama to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 2 airlines flying from Alabama to Oakland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Alabama to Oakland. 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
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$353Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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