Oakland

$29+ Cheap flights from California 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from California to Oakland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Oakland flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$48
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$29
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$151

Good round-trip deal

$67 or less

Good one-way deal

$39 or less
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From California to Oakland
One-way flight from California to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Oakland.
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Cheapest flights from California to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/59:32 amLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Thu 6/125:30 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$48
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Wed 4/3010:40 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/85:36 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/21$56
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/86:15 amSAN - OAK
1 stop4h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/1110:36 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$60
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/206:30 amRNO - OAK
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Tue 5/279:40 amOAK - RNO
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$77
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/226:20 pmONT - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Thu 5/291:10 pmOAK - ONT
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$77
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 6/26:00 pmSBA - OAK
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Tue 6/109:05 amOAK - SBA
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$77
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 5/1312:05 pmBUR - OAK
1 stop8h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/2811:51 amOAK - BUR
1 stop3h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/20$83
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 5/1310:00 amBUR - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Tue 5/134:40 pmOAK - BUR
1 stop5h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$87
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Mon 5/121:05 pmLGB - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 5/127:45 pmOAK - LGB
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$97
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Thu 5/86:52 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop3h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/129:09 pmOAK - LAX
1 stop12h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$104
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 6/137:11 pmLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 32mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/145:48 pmOAK - LAS
1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$142
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sat 6/146:15 amLAS - OAK
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Sat 6/147:45 pmOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 4/21$147

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Oakland that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Oakland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 6/5

9:32 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Oakland

Thu 6/12

5:30 am-7:03 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$48

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 5/22

11:47 am-1:07 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Thu 5/29

2:07 pm-3:32 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$56

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Thu 5/8

6:15 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 41m

Oakland

Sun 5/11

10:36 am-12:11 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$60

RenoOakland

RNO - OAK

RNOOAK

Reno

Tue 5/20

6:30 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Oakland

Tue 5/27

9:40 am-10:35 am

Nonstop0h 55m

$77

OntarioOakland

ONT - OAK

ONTOAK

Ontario

Thu 5/22

6:20 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Thu 5/29

1:10 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$77

Santa BarbaraOakland

SBA - OAK

SBAOAK

Santa Barbara

Mon 6/2

6:00 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Oakland

Tue 6/10

9:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$77

BurbankOakland

BUR - OAK

BUROAK

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 5/13

12:05 pm-8:14 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Oakland

Wed 5/28

11:51 am-3:18 pm

1 stop3h 27m

$83

BurbankOakland

BUR - OAK

BUROAK

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 5/13

10:00 am-11:20 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Tue 5/13

4:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$87

Long BeachOakland

LGB - OAK

LGBOAK

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 5/12

1:05 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Mon 5/12

7:45 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$97

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Thu 5/15

2:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Oakland

Mon 5/19

7:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$97

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Best time to book a flight from California to Oakland

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from California 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 CA to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 April 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California 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 April 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from California to Oakland to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight to Oakland from California. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to Oakland, California flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $29 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $39 and Delta from $79 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $215 for a flight from California to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $94 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Oakland) is currently priced at $104.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from California 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 7 airlines flying from California to Oakland

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California 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 April 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$78FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$45Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$56Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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