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£314+ Cheap flights to Oakland, California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— OAK
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Flights to Oakland, CA in 2025

Find the latest flights to Oakland in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Return from

£393

One-way from

£314

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£505
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 1/9-8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • London to San Francisco
25/9
  • 25/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 46m total
  • London to Oakland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in June 2025

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Wed 11/613:25LHR - OAK
2 stops42h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 25/612:30OAK - LHR
2 stops17h 00mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 10/6£442
Tue 15/719:45LHR - OAK
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/712:30OAK - LHR
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£479
Tue 15/706:15LHR - OAK
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Mon 28/712:30OAK - LHR
2 stops16h 40mDelta
Deal found 10/6£488
Tue 15/717:35LHR - OAK
2 stops38h 20mAir France
Mon 28/706:00OAK - LHR
1 stop19h 50mAir France
Deal found 10/6£500
Tue 9/1211:55LGW - OAK
2 stops19h 43mIcelandair
Tue 16/1210:10OAK - LGW
2 stops16h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 11/6£612
Tue 9/1212:15LHR - OAK
2 stops19h 23mIcelandair
Tue 16/1210:10OAK - LHR
2 stops25h 20mIcelandair
Deal found 11/6£615
Tue 15/720:10LCY - OAK
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/706:00OAK - LCY
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£643
Wed 2/710:00LGW - OAK
3 stops31h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/705:30OAK - LGW
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£648
Wed 24/911:00LHR - OAK
1 stop20h 53mKLM
Tue 30/905:55OAK - LHR
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/6£665
Tue 15/710:00LTN - OAK
3 stops30h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/706:00OAK - LTN
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£765
Fri 11/709:50LHR - OAK
1 stop16h 43mBritish Airways
Thu 17/709:28OAK - LHR
1 stop13h 22mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£793
Thu 26/609:50LHR - OAK
1 stop22h 09mFinnair
Thu 3/714:38OAK - LHR
2 stops16h 32mFinnair
Deal found 12/6£835

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London

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Tue 15/7

19:45-16:14

2 stops28h 29m

Oakland

Mon 28/7

12:30-09:50

1 stop13h 20m

£479

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Tue 15/7

12:25-23:55

2 stops19h 30m

Oakland

Mon 28/7

06:00-11:20

2 stops21h 20m

£481

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Tue 15/7

06:15-23:55

2 stops25h 40m

Oakland

Mon 28/7

12:30-13:10

2 stops16h 40m

£488

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Tue 15/7

17:35-23:55

2 stops38h 20m

Oakland

Mon 28/7

06:00-09:50

1 stop19h 50m

£500

LondonOakland

LGW - OAK

LGWOAK

London Gatwick

Tue 9/12

11:55-23:38

2 stops19h 43m

Oakland

Tue 16/12

10:10-10:55

2 stops16h 45m

£612

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Tue 9/12

12:15-23:38

2 stops19h 23m

Oakland

Tue 16/12

10:10-19:30

2 stops25h 20m

£615

LondonOakland

LCY - OAK

LCYOAK

London City

Tue 15/7

20:10-23:55

2 stops35h 45m

Oakland

Mon 28/7

06:00-17:20

2 stops27h 20m

£643

LondonOakland

LGW - OAK

LGWOAK

London Gatwick

Wed 2/7

10:00-09:36

3 stops31h 36m

Oakland

Tue 8/7

05:30-19:10

3 stops29h 40m

£648

LondonOakland

LHR - OAK

LHROAK

London Heathrow

Wed 24/9

11:00-23:53

1 stop20h 53m

Oakland

Tue 30/9

05:55-09:50

1 stop19h 55m

£665

LondonOakland

LTN - OAK

LTNOAK

London Luton

Tue 15/7

10:00-08:28

3 stops30h 28m

Oakland

Mon 28/7

06:00-22:15

3 stops32h 15m

£765

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Oakland

How long is the flight to Oakland?

On average, a flight from London to Oakland takes 19 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Oakland from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Oakland?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Oakland are Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland ranges from 0.0 - 122.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 122.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Oakland, such as Delta, KLM and Finnair. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

FAQs about flying to Oakland

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. 

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.  

Oakland airport overview

Oakland International Airport is 7.4km (4.6 miles) from the city centre of Oakland, California, and one of three airports serving the San Francisco Bay area.

Although not as popular with tourists as nearby San Francisco or San Juan, oak tree-lined Oakland has an interesting and diverse mix of cultures, with more than 100 languages spoken throughout its suburbs.

Popular with low-cost carriers, the airport saw a boom at the end of the last decade and is currently undergoing a much needed multi-million dollar upgrade to its two terminals. There are flights to Oakland International Airport mainly from destinations across the US. The busiest routes are those to major Californian cities as well as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle, Salt Lake City and Portland. Terminal 2 is used exclusively by Southwest Airlines, with Terminal 1 used by all other carriers.

  • 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.

  • What is good to know if travelling to Oakland?

    If you want tickets to a baseball game, go online and buy your Oakland A’s seats ahead of time. The regular baseball season runs from March to September. Take a trip to the Oakland Museum of California and get a history lesson like you’ve never experienced. Learn about the state and its people, history, culture, geology, art, environment, and ecology. The museum features exhibitions of works by California artists, collections of historic artefacts and historic re-creations of California’s major movements including the 2006 earthquake and a tribute to baseball, which showcases artefacts and photos from America’s favourite pastime.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland?

    Booking a flight to Oakland (OAK) is your only option if you intend on flying to Oakland. It is only a 7.0 mi journey from Oakland to Oakland’s city center.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Oakland if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Oakland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Oakland?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Atlantic is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Oakland.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Oakland depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Oakland, Glasgow offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 46 minutes).

  • Does Oakland have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Oakland can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Oakland?

    Yes. Oakland has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Extended Stay America Suites - Oakland - Alameda Airport is the closest property to Oakland (1.0 mi away from Oakland).

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