Are there direct flights from Portland to Oakland?

Historically, approximately 10.5% of flights from Portland to Oakland have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of flights on this route typically involve connections. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How many hours is the flight from Portland to Oakland?

The typical direct flight from Portland to Oakland has a median duration of 109 minutes, which is approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 545 minutes, or about 9 hours and 5 minutes. The distance covered by this route is approximately 875 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

How often do Portland to Oakland flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Portland to Oakland route have shown regular price drops. This indicates that travelers may frequently find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. Price fluctuations are a common characteristic of this route, based on observations across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can typically expect to see recurring changes in pricing.

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Portland to Oakland: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Oakland

For flights from Portland to Oakland, 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. Prices typically range from $269–$670, with a median of $389 over a 90-day window. New deals show up several times a week, offering opportunities to find cheap flights from Portland to Oakland.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Oakland, data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $110. August also offers lower prices, with a median of $117. July follows as another relatively cheaper option, with a median fare of $197.

A typical journey from Portland to Oakland takes about 1h 49m, including connections. For itineraries that do include connections, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer at 16h 15m. Most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10.5% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Portland and Oakland is approximately 875 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, making it a relatively quick journey for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Oakland

Regular price: $113 - $251

Prices for flights from Portland to Oakland are currently below the regular range.

Regular flight prices for this route typically range from $113 to $251. The current lowest deal is $103 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel between Feb 9-Feb 26.

now $103

Low $113

High $251

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Oakland

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Oakland is January, with a median price of $110. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $576. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $110

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $576

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Direct flights from Portland to Oakland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Portland to Oakland

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Oakland

Portland (PDX) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$342

$581

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Oakland

Portland (PDX) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$181

$461

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Oakland

Portland (PDX) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$330

$471

One-way

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Oakland

Portland (PDX) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$130

$278

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Oakland

Portland (PDX) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$304

$425

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

PDX - Oakland

Portland (PDX) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$288

$410

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Portland to Oakland

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$167 → $107

36%

4 nights

Nov 19 - Nov 23

$271 → $211

22%

1 night

Nov 22 - Nov 23

$269 → $210

22%

1 night

Dec 15 - Dec 16

$167 → $109

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Portland to Oakland

Portland - Oakland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Portland to Oakland are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $110

Historically, January and August are the cheapest months to fly from Portland to Oakland.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 49m

The typical direct flight from Portland to Oakland is 1h 49m, while connecting flights average 16h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 10.5% of recent flights from Portland to Oakland are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights on this route recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Good prices are available 8% of the time

Historically, good prices for flights from Portland to Oakland are available 8% of the time.

Portland main airports to depart from

Portland International (PDX)

Cheapest

Portland International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Portland to Oakland.

📍 ~10 km from Portland (reachable by car, bus, or light rail).

💸 Flights from ~$115

Oakland main airports to arrive at

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a convenient arrival airport for travelers heading to the Oakland area.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$103

Airports nearby Oakland used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major international hub with extensive flight options, despite potential weather delays.

📍 ~18 km from Oakland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$100

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Oakland

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Oakland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Portland to Oakland is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $502. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees a higher average price of $873. Prices across the trailing quarter indicate that booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, also results in slightly higher average prices, around $506.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Portland to Oakland is considered to be $269 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $389. Prices can range significantly, with 75% of observed prices being $670 or less. This threshold of $269 represents the lower end of prices typically seen for this route.

Historically, January and August have offered the cheapest flights from Portland to Oakland, with median prices of $110 and $117 respectively. July also shows a relatively low median price of $197. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $389 for this route. Travelers looking for more affordable options might consider these months based on past trends.

Portland to Oakland: Overview

Insights for flights from Portland to Oakland

The distance between Portland and Oakland is approximately 875 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, making it a relatively quick journey for travelers.

How much is a round trip from Portland to Oakland

Regular price: $113 - $251

Prices for flights from Portland to Oakland are currently below the regular range.

Regular flight prices for this route typically range from $113 to $251. The current lowest deal is $103 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel between Feb 9-Feb 26.

now $103

Low $113

High $251

The cheapest time to fly from Portland to Oakland

January

Cheapest

Flights from $110

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $576

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