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Cheap flights to Oakland, CA from £173

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — OAK
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Oakland, CA in 2024

Find the latest flights to Oakland in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 927,560 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£443

Return from

£384

One-way from

£173
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From London to San Francisco
One-way flight from London to Oakland (OAK)

Cheap flights to Oakland, CA in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Oakland in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 927,560 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Oakland in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Sat 11/510:55LHR - OAK
1 stop19h 47mDelta
Tue 14/505:50OAK - LHR
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 29/4£431
Tue 14/516:25LHR - OAK
2 stops37h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 21/510:40OAK - LHR
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4£454
Tue 28/508:40LHR - OAK
2 stops23h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/612:55OAK - LHR
2 stops34h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4£516
Tue 14/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop20h 18mBritish Airways
Tue 21/514:40OAK - LHR
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4£530
Tue 7/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop20h 18mBritish Airways
Tue 21/514:40OAK - LHR
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£542
Tue 7/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop20h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:00OAK - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£555
Mon 6/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop22h 08mBritish Airways
Tue 21/514:40OAK - LHR
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£559
Tue 28/514:25LHR - OAK
1 stop16h 37mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/605:00OAK - LHR
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£565
Mon 6/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:00OAK - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£573

Oakland, CA 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Oakland, CA in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 927,560 searches and data were last updated on 30 April 2024.
The lowest fares on flights travelling to Oakland in April and May 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Wed 4/1211:45LHR - OAK
2 stops56h 32mDelta
Sun 8/1217:15OAK - LHR
2 stops34h 25mDelta
Deal found 28/4£418
Wed 4/1211:45LHR - OAK
2 stops36h 46mDelta
Sun 8/1222:45OAK - LHR
1 stop30h 45mDelta
Deal found 29/4£419
Sat 11/510:50LHR - OAK
2 stops19h 52mDelta
Tue 14/505:50OAK - LHR
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 29/4£431
Wed 4/1210:45LHR - OAK
1 stop13h 46mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 8/1222:45OAK - LHR
1 stop30h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 29/4£433
Tue 14/516:25LHR - OAK
2 stops37h 43mAmerican Airlines
Tue 21/510:40OAK - LHR
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/4£454
Thu 5/1207:45LCY - OAK
2 stops40h 46mDelta
Mon 9/1222:45OAK - LCY
2 stops33h 50mDelta
Deal found 29/4£461
Wed 4/911:00LHR - OAK
1 stop19h 54mKLM
Wed 2/1013:15OAK - LHR
1 stop12h 45mKLM
Deal found 30/4£462
Wed 4/909:20LHR - OAK
2 stops21h 34mDelta
Wed 2/1013:15OAK - LHR
2 stops16h 00mDelta
Deal found 30/4£464
Wed 4/910:45LGW - OAK
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1008:32OAK - LGW
1 stop18h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£472

Flights to Oakland, CA departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Oakland, CA, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 927,560 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.
Users travelling to Oakland last-minute should check out these flights departing soon. Make sure the flight you book matches the day, time, and destination you're looking for.
Tue 7/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop20h 18mBritish Airways
Tue 21/514:40OAK - LHR
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£542
Tue 7/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop20h 18mBritish Airways
Sun 12/506:00OAK - LHR
1 stop17h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£555
Mon 6/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop22h 08mBritish Airways
Tue 21/514:40OAK - LHR
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£559
Mon 6/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/506:00OAK - LHR
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£573
Mon 6/512:15LHR - OAK
2 stops41h 53mAmerican Airlines
Mon 20/510:40OAK - LHR
2 stops17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/4£574
Thu 9/513:05LHR - OAK
2 stops18h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sat 18/520:22OAK - LHR
1 stop26h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£581
Mon 6/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/519:56OAK - LHR
1 stop27h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£589
Wed 8/513:05LHR - OAK
2 stops17h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/506:00OAK - LHR
2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£743
Tue 7/513:00LGW - OAK
2 stops17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/506:00OAK - LGW
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£769

One-way flights to Oakland, CA

Explore one-way flight options to Oakland, CA for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 927,560 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to Oakland, check out these fares. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to Oakland instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 21/510:45LGW - OAK
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£173
Tue 28/510:45LGW - OAK
1 stop20h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£211
Fri 17/510:45LGW - OAK
1 stop33h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£222
Mon 6/507:55LGW - OAK
2 stops34h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£227
Mon 27/520:50LGW - OAK
2 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£230
Sun 5/519:10LTN - OAK
2 stops47h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£232
Tue 28/519:00LTN - OAK
2 stops56h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£234
Mon 27/521:15LGW - OAK
3 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£244
Tue 28/521:15STN - OAK
3 stops58h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£249

Average price of flights to Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Oakland is currently £225 while a return flight costs £509. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SFO

Temperature

11 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Oakland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Oakland. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Oakland is 42 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Oakland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Oakland. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Oakland should consider flying on Friday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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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 30 April 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Oakland, such as Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
10,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

8.1
Very Good
10,896 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.9
Good
1,616 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.7
Good
743 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.3
Good
14,814 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

7.2
Good
1,335 reviews
8.1
Very Good
10,896 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 10

It was weird that we had to check after security and go to a corral which had no bathroom or other services about an hour before boarding. Had to check out of the corral to leave and check back in.

Located only a few miles from the San Francisco border, Oakland is one of the most famous sister-cities in California. However close to San Francisco it may be in miles, Oakland is far from the eccentricity of its neighbouring bay city. Oakland is one of the busiest industrial ports on the West Coast and while its working-class personality remains the heartbeat of the city, “Oak-town” welcomes a slew of visitors every year who enjoy taking part in the simpler Californian lifestyle.

Book flights to Oakland during sports season and catch the MLB’s Oakland Athletics or the NFL’s Oakland Raiders in action at the Oakland Coliseum. Outdoorsy travellers will enjoy a sailboat ride along Lake Merritt or a stroll through one of the many outdoor festivals that Oakland puts on every summer. Don’t dismiss Oakland as second-rate city just because it’s neighbouring San Francisco is a mecca for entertainment – Oakland has some of the best shows, theatre, and museums California has to offer.

Oakland climate

The Oakland weather is cool to mild throughout the year, with foggy summers and wet winters. Summers in Oakland (between June and September) are cooler than other parts of inland California and winters (December to February) are mild during the day, with temperatures seldom dropping below 10 degrees. 

Getting around Oakland

You can get to and from San Francisco to Oakland on the city’s BART system. It has one of the longest underwater transit tunnels in the world, taking you under the bay to San Francisco city. Fares are reasonable and children at the age of four and under ride for free. The trains run all week long, but times vary on the weekends, so check one of the schedules posted around the city.  

Oakland airport overview

Oakland International Airport is 7.4km (4.6 miles) from the city centre of Oakland, California, and one of three airports serving the San Francisco Bay area.

Although not as popular with tourists as nearby San Francisco or San Juan, oak tree-lined Oakland has an interesting and diverse mix of cultures, with more than 100 languages spoken throughout its suburbs.

Popular with low-cost carriers, the airport saw a boom at the end of the last decade and is currently undergoing a much needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its two terminals. There are flights to Oakland International Airport mainly from destinations across the US. The busiest routes are those to major Californian cities as well as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Portland. Terminal 2 is used exclusively by Southwest Airlines, with Terminal 1 used by all other carriers.

  • When is the best time to fly to Oakland?

    Peak Season Peak season is normally dictated by school holidays and family travel plans around them. Flights to Oakland are packed in the summer time and most major attractions are full with tourists. Christmas season and the New Year are also peak times to travel to Oakland. Off Season Oakland sees a dip in tourists between September and June when school is in session. However, this is also a good time to book cheap flights to Oakland if you want to avoid crowds.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Oakland?

    If you want tickets to a baseball game, go online and buy your Oakland A’s seats ahead of time. The regular baseball season runs from March to September. Take a trip to the Oakland Museum of California and get a history lesson like you’ve never experienced. Learn about the state and its people, history, culture, geology, art, environment, and ecology. The museum features exhibitions of works by California artists, collections of historic artefacts and historic re-creations of California’s major movements including the 2006 earthquake and a tribute to baseball, which showcases artefacts and photos from America’s favourite pastime.

  • What does OAK mean?

    This is defined as Oakland Airport (OAK). Codes like OAK are often used to just call airports uniquely.

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

    Booking a flight to Oakland (OAK) is your only option if you intend on flying to Oakland. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Oakland to Oakland’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Oakland if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Oakland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Oakland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, British Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Oakland.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Oakland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Oakland, London offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 3 minutes).

  • Does Oakland Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Oakland Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Oakland Airport?

    Yes. Oakland Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Extended Stay America Suites - Oakland - Alameda Airport is the closest property to Oakland Airport (1.0 mi away from Oakland Airport).

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