Cheap Flights to Oakland
Flights to Oakland in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 25% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | March | Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop |
| Average price | $825 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2021 |
| Round-trip from | $1,131 | From Sydney to Oakland |
| One-way from | $13 | One-way flight from Sydney to Oakland |
Oakland, California 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Oakland, California found for this year
Cheapest prices for Oakland flights by month
The cheapest ticket to Oakland found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
When is the best time to fly to Oakland?
Average San Francisco flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.
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SYD - SFO Price
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$871 - $2,148
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SFO Temperature
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15 - 25 °C
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SFO Rainfall
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0 - 120 mm
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When is the best time to book a flight to Oakland?
The price you pay for your flight to Oakland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Oakland?
Tuesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Oakland. Flying on Friday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Oakland?
To get the best value, try booking a flight in the morning when visiting Oakland. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.
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.
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.
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.
What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland?
If you book a flight to Oakland, you will be flying into Oakland, which is the city’s only airport. Oakland (OAK) is located 11.3 km from the centre of Oakland.
