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$110+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Oakland (OAK)

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WAS — OAK
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Oakland are usually found in February or June, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$225
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$110
(Cheapflightsfares)
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Oakland
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Oakland
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/59:46 amBWI - OAK
1 stop16h 19mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/97:06 pmOAK - BWI
2 stops19h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/106:07 amIAD - OAK
2 stops13h 09mDelta
Fri 12/1312:55 pmOAK - IAD
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/19$341
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 12/48:00 amIAD - OAK
3 stops37h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1112:00 pmOAK - IAD
3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$360
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/113:45 pmIAD - OAK
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/115:10 amOAK - IAD
1 stop10h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 11/20$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/136:10 amDCA - OAK
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Tue 12/175:40 amOAK - DCA
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/18$396
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/117:00 amBWI - OAK
1 stop11h 00mAlaska Airlines
Fri 12/136:00 amOAK - BWI
1 stop20h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$415
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/75:15 pmDCA - OAK
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Sat 12/146:00 amOAK - DCA
1 stop7h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/20$442
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/102:30 pmBWI - OAK
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Fri 12/138:05 amOAK - BWI
2 stops9h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$445
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 12/129:13 amIAD - OAK
2 stops12h 36mAlaska Airlines
Sun 12/156:00 amOAK - IAD
1 stop14h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$478
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/108:00 amDCA - OAK
1 stop10h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/79:29 amOAK - DCA
1 stop9h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$510

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/22

9:55 am-6:47 am

2 stops23h 52m

Oakland

Tue 2/4

7:42 am-10:02 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$225

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/9

7:20 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Oakland

Tue 1/14

1:15 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$336

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/22

4:00 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Oakland

Tue 2/4

8:15 am-6:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$337

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/19

6:40 pm-8:44 am

1 stop17h 04m

Oakland

Tue 2/25

9:46 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$349

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/4

8:00 am-6:11 pm

3 stops37h 11m

Oakland

Wed 12/11

12:00 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops24h 55m

$360

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/27

6:57 pm-10:01 am

1 stop18h 04m

Oakland

Sat 2/1

10:41 am-4:23 pm

2 stops26h 42m

$365

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/7

7:15 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Oakland

Sat 1/11

1:15 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$376

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/11

3:45 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Oakland

Sat 1/11

5:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$376

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/10

5:10 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Oakland

Sun 1/12

1:15 pm-8:58 am

2 stops16h 43m

$412

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/10

9:46 am-4:08 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$110

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Oakland in November.
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.

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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 November 15, 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 $179). 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 November 20, 2024.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 55% 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 November 18, 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 afternoons 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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Oakland, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, 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.
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,831 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

6.3
Okay
8,174 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 1 inbound flight 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 $225 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $336 and $337 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 46% 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 ($110), Delta ($158), and Alaska Airlines ($164).

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

  • 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 $179). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$168Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$180Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$281Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$287Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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