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$36+ 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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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 March 28, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$53
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$36
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$155

Good round-trip deal

$88 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. 6% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 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.
Fri 5/169:32 amLAS - OAK
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/1911:51 amOAK - LAS
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$53
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.
Thu 4/1011:20 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 34mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/131:49 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$54
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.
Mon 4/2810:40 amSNA - OAK
Nonstop1h 23mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/512:58 pmOAK - SNA
Nonstop1h 28mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$55
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Mon 4/289:21 pmBUR - OAK
1 stop11h 41mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/58:37 pmOAK - BUR
1 stop10h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$75
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 5/272:20 pmRNO - OAK
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Thu 5/298:55 pmOAK - RNO
Nonstop0h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$97
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Sat 4/2610:23 amLAX - OAK
1 stop7h 11mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/37:46 amOAK - LAX
1 stop4h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$104
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.
Fri 4/256:45 amSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Tue 4/299:10 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$120
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:19 amRNO - OAK
1 stop10h 55mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/129:09 pmOAK - RNO
1 stop11h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/27$136
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.
Mon 4/288:50 pmBUR - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Tue 4/292:40 pmOAK - BUR
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$137
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 5/66:00 amLAS - OAK
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Tue 5/65:10 pmOAK - LAS
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/27$147
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.
Fri 5/167:18 pmSAN - OAK
1 stop4h 31mDelta
Mon 5/196:00 amOAK - SAN
2 stops7h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/27$177
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.
Mon 4/288:55 pmLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 4/298:30 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$189

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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 March 28, 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

Fri 5/16

9:32 am-10:56 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Oakland

Mon 5/19

11:51 am-1:27 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$53

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Thu 4/10

11:20 am-12:54 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

Oakland

Sun 4/13

1:49 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$54

Santa AnaOakland

SNA - OAK

SNAOAK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/28

10:40 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Oakland

Mon 5/5

12:58 pm-2:26 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$55

BurbankOakland

BUR - OAK

BUROAK

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 4/28

9:21 pm-9:02 am

1 stop11h 41m

Oakland

Mon 5/5

8:37 pm-7:10 am

1 stop10h 33m

$75

RenoOakland

RNO - OAK

RNOOAK

Reno

Tue 5/27

2:20 pm-3:20 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

Oakland

Thu 5/29

8:55 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop0h 55m

$97

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Sat 4/26

1:04 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Oakland

Sat 5/3

7:46 am-12:09 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$104

San DiegoOakland

SAN - OAK

SANOAK

San Diego

Fri 4/25

6:45 am-8:20 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Oakland

Tue 4/29

9:10 am-10:45 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$120

RenoOakland

RNO - OAK

RNOOAK

Reno

Fri 5/9

9:19 am-8:14 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Oakland

Mon 5/12

9:09 pm-8:24 am

1 stop11h 15m

$136

BurbankOakland

BUR - OAK

BUROAK

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 4/28

8:50 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Oakland

Tue 4/29

2:40 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$137

Las VegasOakland

LAS - OAK

LASOAK

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/6

6:00 am-12:13 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Oakland

Tue 5/6

5:10 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$147

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Best time to book a flight from California to Oakland

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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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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

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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 $36 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $49 and Delta from $84 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 $223 for a flight from California to Oakland, California. The cheapest flight overall is $91 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Oakland) is currently priced at $100.

  • 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 8 airlines flying from California to Oakland

Discover the top 8 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$71FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$46Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$56Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$58Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$85Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$117Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$249Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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