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$47+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — OAK
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riverside to Oakland are usually found in June or July, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Riverside to Oakland

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$101
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$47
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$174
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From Riverside to Oakland
One-way flight from Riverside to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Riverside to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/69:00 amLAX - OAK
1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/85:45 amOAK - LAX
1 stop8h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$101
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 5/116:25 amLAX - OAK
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Tue 5/134:40 pmOAK - LAX
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$179
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 5/287:00 amLAX - OAK
1 stop12h 14mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/298:00 amOAK - LAX
1 stop4h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/16$242
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/249:00 amLAX - OAK
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/256:55 pmOAK - LAX
2 stops20h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$264

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riverside to Oakland that are best for you.

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Oakland

Route

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Return

Price

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

9:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Oakland

Thu 5/8

5:45 am-2:06 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$101

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

6:25 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Oakland

Tue 5/13

4:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$179

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Wed 5/28

1:57 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Oakland

Thu 5/29

8:00 am-7:58 pm

1 stop11h 58m

$242

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Thu 4/24

9:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Oakland

Fri 4/25

6:55 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops20h 09m

$264

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

6:52 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$47

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$85

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

6:46 am-7:15 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$127

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

8:20 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops27h 29m

$143

Los AngelesOakland

LAX - OAK

LAXOAK

Los Angeles

Sun 6/1

6:46 pm-1:07 pm

3 stops18h 21m

$178

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Deals found on 4/16

Best time to book a flight from Riverside to Oakland

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riverside to Oakland. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Riverside to Oakland, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Riverside 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 R1V to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 17, 2025.

When flying from Riverside to Oakland, California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riverside to Oakland. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riverside to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Tuesday 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.

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 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Riverside to Oakland, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Related info for your journey

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

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Riverside to Oakland. 6 airlines have flights to Oakland from Riverside on a regular basis. Booking flights from Riverside to Oakland should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Riverside per day.

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $47. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Riverside to Oakland, California for a low price.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Riverside to Oakland, California? While on average our users pay $228, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $91. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Oakland), is priced around $95.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from Riverside 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 6 airlines flying from Riverside to Oakland

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$24Average$68FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$32Average$88FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$87Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$98Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$176Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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