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WAS — OAK
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
Sun 24/3
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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 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,852

Return from

$1,547

One-way from

$1,153
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Oakland (OAK)

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 $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 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.

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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.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Oakland, you should look to book at least 41 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Oakland should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, 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 19 March 2024.
8.0
Very Good
2,358 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Engine problem, cancelled flight. One day shorter vacation in Japan.

8.0
Very Good
2,358 reviews
8.0
Very Good
2,358 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Engine problem, cancelled flight. One day shorter vacation in Japan.

7.7
Good
4,578 reviews
8.0
Very Good
2,358 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Engine problem, cancelled flight. One day shorter vacation in Japan.

  • How long is the flight to Oakland?

    You can get Oakland flight deals with departures from at least four New Zealand airports. Wellington Airport (WLG), Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) head the list but service is also possible from Dunedin Airport (DUD) if it’s a closer location. Flights to Oakland also include area airports, such as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC), offering you greater flexibility and convenience. You should expect journey times between 27h 15min – 63h for these transpacific flights.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Oakland?

    Unfortunately, non-stop flights from New Zealand to Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oakland, are currently unavailable. The best departures from Auckland involved three connections at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Incheon International Airport INC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with travel times of 37h 25min. You can get one-stop flights destined to San Francisco via Singapore, which last approximately 37h 50min. San Jose is an additional option, with flight times a bit over 37h via Singapore Narita and Los Angeles. The shortest trips from Wellington to Oakland (41h) travel through Christchurch, Auckland and Los Angeles, while the fastest flights from Christchurch are destined to San Francisco with stopovers at Singapore and Los Angeles for overall journey times of approximately 40h.

  • How do you get from Oakland airport to the city centre?

    The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) operates train service from Oakland Airport T1 and T2 to the Coliseum BART Station from where you can get BART connections to downtown Oakland. The service to the Coliseum BART Station runs every 6-20min depending on the hour and travels to Central Oakland in about 35min. AC Transit Bus 73 also runs from the airport to the Coliseum BART Station every 15min with transfers downtown in about an hour’s time. The 805 night bus runs every hour between 12 a.m. – 4 a.m., with the same amount of time to the city centre. Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Wingz and airport car rentals are all additional transport options with travel times of about 20min to central Oakland.

  • What are some things to do in Oakland?

    The ascent of Oakland as one of California’s top tourist destinations is attributed in part to its proximity to three international airports. Downtown Oakland is littered with municipal parks. Nine of them, including Lincoln Square Park, Preservation Park and Snow Park, lie in the small area between the 880/980 freeways and Lake Merritt, so there’s plenty of recreational space for family outings to enjoy some sun during the day. Lake Merritt, the first ever US wildlife refuge and a National Historic Landmark, boasts a kids’ amusement park and Bonsai Garden. Other major attractions include the Oakland Aviation Museum and U.S.S. Potomac, FDR’s presidential yacht. A major market for professional sports, there are two baseball and football teams here, not to mention the Golden State Warriors, former two-time NBA champions. The yearly festival calendar is flush with events like the Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar in February, the Art & Soul Festival in July and the Oakland Greek Festival in October. This is just a sample of what this alluring city by the Bay has to offer, so come discover it for yourself.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Oakland?

    New Zealand citizens only need a valid passport and a US ESTA entry permit to fly to Oakland. ESTA permits allow 90 days of travel and are processed online usually in less than an hour for a fee of around US$14.00 (NZ$ 20). All other passport holders should make further enquiries regarding visa requirements.

  • What does OAK mean?

    OAK is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A OAK flight refers to a flight to Oakland Airport.

  • 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.

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