To Oakland

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Oakland

Browse current best options from Los Angeles. Become a member to unlock all deals and get alerts when new deals appear.

Deals from

Los Angeles

RatePunk searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Oakland

Prices updated 24 days ago

486,190 searches this week

171 airlines compared

80%+ AI score for best value

Fares are subject to change and may not be available for all dates. (Data last updated May 29, 2026.)

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Oakland

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Oakland

Round trip

Sort by: Cheapest

September 1 - September 8

Cheapest

LAX - Oakland

$161

$160

Round trip

October 13 - October 14

Cheapest

Best

LAX - Oakland

$197

$160

Round trip

August 19 - August 27

LAX - Oakland

$172

$183

Round trip

September 15 - September 19

LAX - Oakland

$175

$183

Round trip

August 11 - August 15

LAX - Oakland

$182

$184

Round trip

August 17 - August 18

LAX - Oakland

$183

$184

Round trip

July 7 - July 14

Earliest

LAX - Oakland

$174

$205

Round trip

July 8 - July 14

LAX - Oakland

$174

$205

Round trip

August 18 - August 25

LAX - Oakland

$176

$205

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

LAX - Oakland

$172

$205

Round trip

Unlock all 500+ flight deals to Oakland and get alerts when great deals appear

Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland

Fares for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Oakland are typically $363–$955, with a median of $493. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices might require flexibility or waiting for new deals. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $238. Following closely, December also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $241. Another relatively inexpensive option is July, where the median fare is $315.

Most itineraries for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland connect at least once, with direct flights making up only 0.8% of recent fares. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This suggests that travelers should anticipate at least one stop on their journey.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Oakland? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 14h 21m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights are not direct.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Oakland

Regular price: $117 - $269

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland is $117 to $269. The current lowest deal is $160 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Sep 1-Sep 8.

now $160

Low $117

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland is January, with a median price of $238. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1378. Prices are generally lower from January to December, including January, April, July, August, September, and December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $238

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,378

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Oakland

Fri, Jun 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$379

$349

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

$222

$219

One-way

Tue, Jun 30

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

$223

$219

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$177

$212

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$155

$213

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$192

$215

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$552 → $367

33%

13 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 15

$521 → $367

30%

7 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 10

$356 → $225

37%

5 nights

Dec 25 - Dec 30

$371 → $256

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland

Los Angeles - Oakland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Los Angeles to Oakland are above the typical level at $160.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland, with a median price of $238.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 14h 21m.

Flights from Los Angeles to Oakland typically take 14h 21m, with 80% of deals being connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Deals are frequent, with 1 per day.

Deals from Los Angeles to Oakland are frequent, with 1 deal per day over the last 30 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider booking in January for better prices.

For better prices from Los Angeles to Oakland, consider booking in January when fares are historically lower.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good choice for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Oakland main airports to arrive at

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a good arrival choice for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland.

📍 ~10 km from Oakland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$160

Airports nearby Oakland used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary international hub and a very close alternative for Oakland arrivals.

📍 ~19 km from Oakland (subject to significant Bay Bridge traffic)

💸 Flights from ~$55

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major domestic hub and a reliable alternative for South Bay and East Bay travelers.

📍 ~55 km from Oakland (I-880 corridor traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$57

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International is a full-service major airport, useful for northern or eastern East Bay arrivals.

📍 ~115 km from Oakland (significant driving distance)

💸 Flights from ~$64

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County offers a stress-free small-airport experience for North Bay access.

📍 ~90 km from Oakland (limited destinations and requires crossing a bridge)

💸 Flights from ~$129

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is a regional alternative for southern Bay Area travel, avoiding major metropolitan congestion.

📍 ~140 km from Oakland (long drive time and limited carrier options)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Oakland

Oakland, United States

32% AI deal score

$1,688

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Oakland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price was $354. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw a significantly higher average price of $960. Prices also tended to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $744.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland was considered to be $363 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $493. Fares exceeding $955 were in the more expensive range.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland, with a median price of $238. December also offered relatively low fares, with a median price of $241. The annual median price for this route was $493, indicating that these months typically provide significant savings.

Related routes

Consider alternative routes from Los Angeles

Flights from Los Angeles to Addis Ababa Flights from Los Angeles to Adelaide Flights from Los Angeles to Ahmedabad Flights from Los Angeles to Albuquerque Flights from Los Angeles to Amsterdam Flights from Los Angeles to Anchorage Flights from Los Angeles to Apia Flights from Los Angeles to Athens Flights from Los Angeles to Atlanta Flights from Los Angeles to Auckland Flights from Los Angeles to Austin Flights from Los Angeles to Bangkok