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$1,071+ Cheap flights to Oakland, California

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— OAK
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Oakland, CA in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Oakland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 February 2026.

Mon 23/309:40
SYD
-
OAK
2 stops24h 20m
Delta
Mon 30/305:55
OAK
-
SYD
2 stops31h 55m
Delta
Deal found 6/2$1,104
Wed 4/310:40
SYD
-
OAK
2 stops32h 11m
Delta
Wed 11/305:55
OAK
-
SYD
2 stops31h 30m
Delta
Deal found 4/2$1,110
Thu 12/210:40
SYD
-
OAK
2 stops24h 32m
Delta
Wed 18/205:55
OAK
-
SYD
2 stops31h 35m
Delta
Deal found 5/2$1,111
Thu 12/221:40
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop17h 57m
Hawaiian Airlines
Wed 18/208:41
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop40h 04m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,151
Tue 4/820:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 3/908:15
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,185
Sun 13/920:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 17/908:15
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,254
Sun 15/221:40
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop17h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/217:31
OAK
-
SYD
2 stops31h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,479
Tue 27/1021:40
SYD
-
OAK
2 stops29h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1008:25
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,485

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Find the latest flights to Oakland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 8 February 2026.

Return from

$1,056

One-way from

$1,071

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Average price

$1,413
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 5/5-16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 58m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 57m total
  • Sydney to Oakland
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

09:40-16:00

2 stops24h 20m

Oakland

Mon 30/3

05:55-07:50

2 stops31h 55m

$1,104

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

10:40-23:51

2 stops32h 11m

Oakland

Wed 11/3

05:55-07:25

2 stops31h 30m

$1,110

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/8

20:45-20:20

1 stop16h 35m

Oakland

Thu 3/9

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

$1,185

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

20:45-20:31

1 stop16h 46m

Oakland

Sat 1/8

08:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$1,547

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 16/5

20:45-20:33

1 stop16h 48m

Oakland

Fri 22/5

07:00-18:50

1 stop18h 50m

$1,738

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/3

21:40-09:03

2 stops29h 23m

Oakland

Tue 31/3

09:10-18:50

2 stops39h 40m

$2,102

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

21:40-20:37

1 stop17h 57m

Oakland

Tue 3/3

17:31-19:45

2 stops31h 14m

$2,102

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 26/6

20:45-19:25

2 stops39h 40m

Oakland

Sat 4/7

08:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$2,105

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/3

19:15-19:28

2 stops42h 13m

Oakland

Mon 30/3

07:23-18:50

1 stop17h 27m

$2,124

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/3

21:40-19:28

1 stop39h 48m

Oakland

Sat 28/3

07:23-18:50

1 stop17h 27m

$2,201

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Oakland

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 mm 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).

How long is the flight to Oakland?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Oakland takes 16 hours 35 minutes. Flights to Oakland from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

FAQs about flying to Oakland

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

    Most people fly into Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight to Oakland. Oakland is conveniently located just 11.3 km from Oakland’s city centre.

  • 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.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Oakland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Oakland, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 35 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 (1.6 km away from Oakland).

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