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£271+ Cheap flights to Oakland, California

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25 Mar — 1 Apr1
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Flights to Oakland, CA in 2025

Find the latest flights to Oakland in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 20 March 2025.

Return from

£398

One-way from

£271

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£475
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 13/4-22/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 35m total
  • London to San Francisco
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9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 19m total
  • London to Oakland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Oakland
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Tue 22/420:55LHR - OAK
2 stops34h 48mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 29/406:00OAK - LHR
2 stops23h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 18/3£424
Wed 17/906:30LHR - OAK
2 stops23h 02mDelta
Wed 24/922:45OAK - LHR
2 stops23h 40mDelta
Deal found 20/3£446
Sat 3/509:55LHR - OAK
2 stops20h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/506:00OAK - LHR
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£523
Sat 19/410:55LHR - OAK
1 stop13h 28mAir France
Sat 26/406:00OAK - LHR
1 stop19h 50mAir France
Deal found 20/3£546
Sat 3/520:10LGW - OAK
3 stops42h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/517:28OAK - LGW
3 stops29h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£610
Sat 3/509:50LHR - OAK
1 stop13h 58mBritish Airways
Sat 10/516:43OAK - LHR
1 stop12h 57mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/3£631
Tue 4/1112:15LHR - OAK
2 stops19h 23mIcelandair
Mon 17/1110:10OAK - LHR
2 stops25h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 20/3£643
Wed 14/509:30LHR - OAK
2 stops22h 14mFinnair
Sun 18/514:31OAK - LHR
2 stops16h 39mFinnair
Deal found 19/3£655
Tue 22/415:40LGW - OAK
2 stops37h 36mIcelandair
Tue 29/409:15OAK - LGW
2 stops21h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 18/3£681
Sun 4/513:45LCY - OAK
2 stops17h 58mDelta
Sun 11/516:55OAK - LCY
2 stops15h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/3£881
Wed 7/508:45LCY - OAK
2 stops22h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/506:00OAK - LCY
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£909
Sun 29/609:55LTN - OAK
3 stops31h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 14/707:30OAK - LTN
3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£1,096

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

20:55-23:43

2 stops34h 48m

Oakland

Tue 29/4

06:00-13:30

2 stops23h 30m

£424

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Thu 17/4

06:30-23:43

2 stops25h 13m

Oakland

Thu 24/4

06:00-13:10

2 stops23h 10m

£515

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Sat 3/5

09:55-22:26

2 stops20h 31m

Oakland

Sat 10/5

06:00-09:50

1 stop19h 50m

£523

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Sat 19/4

10:55-16:23

1 stop13h 28m

Oakland

Sat 26/4

06:00-09:50

1 stop19h 50m

£546

LondonOakland

LGW - OAK

LGWOAK

London Gatwick

Sat 3/5

20:10-06:49

3 stops42h 39m

Oakland

Sat 10/5

17:28-06:55

3 stops29h 27m

£610

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Sat 3/5

09:50-15:48

1 stop13h 58m

Oakland

Sat 10/5

16:43-13:40

1 stop12h 57m

£631

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Wed 14/5

09:30-23:44

2 stops22h 14m

Oakland

Sun 18/5

14:31-15:10

2 stops16h 39m

£655

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Tue 6/5

13:05-21:16

2 stops16h 11m

Oakland

Tue 20/5

14:31-20:20

2 stops21h 49m

£663

LondonOakland

LGW - OAK

LGWOAK

London Gatwick

Tue 22/4

15:40-21:16

2 stops37h 36m

Oakland

Tue 29/4

09:15-14:40

2 stops21h 25m

£681

LondonOakland

LCY - OAK

LCYOAK

London City

Sun 4/5

13:45-23:43

2 stops17h 58m

Oakland

Sun 11/5

16:55-16:40

2 stops15h 45m

£881

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Oakland

How long is the flight to Oakland?

On average, a flight from London to Oakland takes 18 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Oakland from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Oakland?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Oakland are Virgin Atlantic, British Airways and KLM.

Virgin Atlantic

Virgin Atlantic

From £509

British Airways

British Airways

From £598

KLM

KLM

From £509

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Oakland?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Oakland are KLM, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

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 ranges from 0.0 - 122.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 122.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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, 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 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 20 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Oakland, such as Delta, KLM and Finnair. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
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Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,319 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.4
Good
1,422 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
634 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,895 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

FAQs about flying to Oakland

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 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, KLM is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Oakland.

  • 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 (16 hours 16 minutes).

  • Does Oakland have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Oakland?

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

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