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$102+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — OAK
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Oakland are usually found in June or February, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$206
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One-way from

$102
(Mytrip)

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June

Average price

$612
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/318:44 amBWI - OAK
1 stop14h 46mSpirit Airlines
mié. 1/810:38 amOAK - BWI
1 stop9h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mar. 12/245:10 pmDCA - OAK
1 stop9h 03mDelta
mar. 12/315:30 amOAK - DCA
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/17$728
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
jue. 12/196:45 amIAD - OAK
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
mar. 1/76:40 amOAK - IAD
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$731
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/258:00 amIAD - OAK
3 stops36h 41mMultiple Airlines
mié. 1/16:36 pmOAK - IAD
3 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$754
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
jue. 12/192:00 pmDCA - OAK
1 stop11h 35mSouthwest
mar. 1/78:00 amOAK - DCA
1 stop10h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$761
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
sáb. 12/285:20 pmBWI - OAK
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
mié. 1/110:15 amOAK - BWI
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$779
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
mar. 12/178:00 amDCA - OAK
1 stop10h 00mAlaska Airlines
mar. 1/149:29 amOAK - DCA
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$806
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/257:05 amIAD - OAK
1 stop8h 07mDelta
dom. 12/2912:49 pmOAK - IAD
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/17$856
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
lun. 12/306:40 amBWI - OAK
1 stop8h 29mDelta
lun. 1/65:01 pmOAK - BWI
2 stops14h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/18$860
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
jue. 12/195:06 pmIAD - OAK
2 stops17h 41mAlaska Airlines
mar. 1/710:41 amOAK - IAD
2 stops26h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$967
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
mié. 12/257:00 amBWI - OAK
1 stop10h 40mAlaska Airlines
mar. 12/316:00 amOAK - BWI
1 stop8h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$969

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 2/20

10:13 am-10:12 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Oakland

lun. 2/24

4:14 pm-5:03 am

1 stop9h 49m

$206

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 2/19

6:40 pm-8:44 am

1 stop17h 04m

Oakland

mié. 3/5

9:46 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$256

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 1/9

7:20 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Oakland

mar. 1/14

1:15 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$296

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 1/9

4:40 pm-11:56 pm

2 stops10h 16m

Oakland

mar. 1/14

6:00 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$301

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 2/21

12:45 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Oakland

lun. 2/24

6:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$347

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/18

6:57 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop21h 44m

Oakland

jue. 1/23

6:32 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$369

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 1/31

5:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Oakland

sáb. 2/8

5:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$386

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 1/23

6:59 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Oakland

lun. 1/27

6:32 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$403

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 1/17

6:59 pm-8:49 am

2 stops16h 50m

Oakland

mié. 1/22

7:02 pm-5:00 am

1 stop6h 58m

$410

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 2/15

5:25 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Oakland

sáb. 2/22

12:30 pm-12:30 am

2 stops9h 00m

$426

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California (average of $177). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 WAS to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 56% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Oakland. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Spirit Airlines and Southwest. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,119 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland. 4 airlines have flights to Oakland from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $206 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $256 and $296 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California are Spirit Airlines ($102), Alaska Airlines ($134), and Delta ($148).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California consider Baltimore/Washington - Oakland, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Oakland or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Oakland as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland?

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California (average of $177). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $243). 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 4 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Oakland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 diciembre 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$168Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$180Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$288Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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