Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Oakland?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland are historically uncommon, representing only 1.2% of all flights observed across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that most routes between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Oakland typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 543 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 10 hours and 53 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Oakland?

Historically, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Oakland have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find favorable fares when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Los Angeles to Oakland

2026-08-25 – 2026-08-29
LAX - Oakland
74% AI deal score
$334
$130
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Los Angeles to Oakland: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland

For cheap flights from Los Angeles to Oakland, fares typically range from $386–$1019, with a median of $598. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a more favorable time to consider booking. New deals appear almost daily for this route, providing frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

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 lower prices, with a median of $241. July presents another comparatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $315.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct; most itineraries connect at least once. Only 1.2% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Oakland? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 14h 21m. Non-stop flights, when available, have a median duration of 1h 20m. However, given that most itineraries involve connections, travelers should plan for a considerably longer travel time.

The route from Los Angeles to Oakland covers a distance of 543 kilometers. This classifies it as a short-haul flight, meaning it is a relatively short journey typically within the same region or country.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Oakland

Regular price: $248 - $339

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

The regular price range for this route is $248 to $339. The current lowest deal is $130 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 29.

now $130

Low $248

High $339

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 $251. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1004. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $251

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,004

Jan

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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$198

$176

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$185

$176

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$167

$176

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$178

$177

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$194

$177

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$193

$177

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$567 → $341

40%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$334 → $130

61%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$302 → $134

56%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$339 → $176

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland

Los Angeles - Oakland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Oakland are below the typical level at $130.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland, with a median price of $251.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 20m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland typically average 1h 20m, while connecting flights average 14h 21m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines provides direct flights for this route, with deals available from $130.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland, with a deal for $130.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to Oakland are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient departure point for flights to Oakland.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Oakland main airports to arrive at

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a convenient arrival airport for travelers heading to Oakland from Los Angeles.

📍 ~10 km from Oakland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Airports nearby Oakland used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major international hub with extensive flight options, though subject to fog delays.

📍 ~18 km from Oakland (reachable by car, BART)

💸 Flights from ~$50

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Oakland

74% AI deal score

$1,311

$758

Save $553

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Oakland

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Los Angeles to Oakland is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $354. Booking within 0-6 days of departure historically saw prices rise to an average of $960. Conversely, booking 60+ days out also showed higher average prices, around $744, across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Oakland was considered to be $386 or less. The median price for this route was $598. Prices could go as high as $1019 or more for the upper quartile of fares during this period.

Historically, January has been one of the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland, with a median price of $238. December also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $241. The annual median price for this route was $598, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings.

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Los Angeles to Oakland: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Oakland

Regular price: $248 - $339

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

The regular price range for this route is $248 to $339. The current lowest deal is $130 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 25-Aug 29.

now $130

Low $248

High $339

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland

January

Cheapest

Flights from $251

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,004

Jan

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

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$198

$176

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$185

$176

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$167

$176

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$178

$177

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$194

$177

One-way

Mon, Aug 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Oakland

Los Angeles (LAX) - Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines

$193

$177

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$567 → $341

40%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$334 → $130

61%

3 nights

Nov 9 - Nov 12

$302 → $134

56%

7 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 17

$339 → $176

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland