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$55+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Oakland, CA (LAX - 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Oakland are usually found in July or August, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$110
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$96

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
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Tue 7/157:20 pmLAX - OAK
1 stop4h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/229:23 amOAK - LAX
1 stop12h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1$110
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/71:00 pmLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:25 pmOAK - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$137

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Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

7:20 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 13m

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Tue 7/22

9:23 am-9:37 pm

1 stop12h 14m

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Thu 8/7

1:00 pm-2:20 pm

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Mon 8/11

5:25 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$137

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Tue 7/29

4:50 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$55

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Tue 8/5

2:10 pm-3:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$69

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The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Oakland flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Oakland trip
Airports
LAX

For shorter flights, use any terminal for security if lines are long, then walk to your gate. All terminals are connected airside.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
OAK

Use BART for cost-efficient travel from OAK to San Francisco. It's fast during rush hour and connects to Amtrak for longer trips.

Read more about OAKby Bill Fink
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on OAK

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Oakland

How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Oakland. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, California, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles 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 July 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland, California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Oakland. Price data was last updated on June 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Los Angeles to Oakland. 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
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,086 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland?

    If you book a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland, you will be flying from Los Angeles to Oakland. Flights to Oakland (OAK) from Los Angeles (LAX) take 1h 20m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Los Angeles to Oakland per day from 7 airlines.

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

    The Los Angeles to Oakland flight path was viewed by 31 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Oakland, California, with prices starting at $110. Another option worth looking into is Southwest, starting at $137 round trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Oakland, California is $98. On average you can expect to pay $249. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Oakland), can usually be booked for $112.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland?

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$27Average$82FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$68Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$107Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$115Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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