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$1,028+ Cheap flights to Oakland, California

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— OAK
20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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 21 January 2026.

Fri 13/221:40
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop17h 57m
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri 20/208:41
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop40h 04m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,383
Sun 15/221:40
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop17h 57m
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri 20/208:41
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop40h 04m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,488
Fri 13/221:40
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop17h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/217:31
OAK
-
SYD
2 stops31h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,563
Fri 29/520:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 18/608:20
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,625
Thu 28/520:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 48m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 5/607:00
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,647
Sun 21/620:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 20/708:20
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,713
Sun 21/620:45
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop16h 35m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 27/608:20
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop17h 30m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,717
Sat 7/313:05
SYD
-
OAK
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/310:10
OAK
-
SYD
2 stops63h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,818
Fri 20/221:40
SYD
-
OAK
1 stop17h 57m
Hawaiian Airlines
Fri 27/208:41
OAK
-
SYD
1 stop40h 04m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/1$1,852

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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 21 January 2026.

Return from

$1,096

One-way from

$1,028

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Average price

$1,528
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 9/2-24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Sydney to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 2/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 46m total
  • Sydney to Oakland
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

21:40-20:37

1 stop17h 57m

Oakland

Fri 20/2

08:41-19:45

1 stop40h 04m

$1,383

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

21:40-20:37

1 stop17h 57m

Oakland

Fri 20/2

08:41-19:45

1 stop40h 04m

$1,488

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/2

19:15-20:37

2 stops44h 22m

Oakland

Fri 20/2

07:00-19:45

2 stops41h 45m

$1,563

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

20:45-20:33

1 stop16h 48m

Oakland

Thu 18/6

08:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$1,625

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 28/5

20:45-20:33

1 stop16h 48m

Oakland

Fri 5/6

07:00-18:50

1 stop18h 50m

$1,647

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 21/6

20:45-20:20

1 stop16h 35m

Oakland

Sat 27/6

08:20-18:50

1 stop17h 30m

$1,717

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/3

13:05-20:37

2 stops26h 32m

Oakland

Sat 14/3

10:10-19:45

2 stops63h 35m

$1,824

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/5

20:45-20:33

1 stop16h 48m

$1,028

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

21:40-20:37

1 stop16h 57m

$1,067

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

20:45-20:31

1 stop16h 46m

$1,121

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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.

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

    Oakland is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Oakland. One-way flights to Oakland typically cost $238, while return flights cost around $302.

  • 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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