Cheap Flights to Oakland

Most popular in	July	High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average price	£352	Price for this month
Cheapest price	£235	From London to Oakland

Cheapest prices for Oakland flights by month

January

£332

February

£311

March

£326

April

£374

May

£360

June

£400

July

£625

August

£567

September

£351

October

£348

November

£338

December

£418

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Oakland. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

When is the best time to fly to Oakland?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

Flying to Oakland in February is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Oakland, the warmest period tends to be September, with the wettest being December.

When is the best time to book flights to Oakland?

The best time to book flights to Oakland is 57 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Oakland?

Wednesday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Oakland. Flying on Sunday will result in higher flight prices.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights in the evening are likely to offer the best value for money for your Oakland trip. A flight at midday will more often than not be of higher cost.

Located only a few miles from the San Francisco border, Oakland is one of the most famous sister-cities in California. However close to San Francisco it may be in miles, Oakland is far from the eccentricity of its neighbouring bay city. Oakland is one of the busiest industrial ports on the West Coast and while its working-class personality remains the heartbeat of the city, “Oak-town” welcomes a slew of visitors every year who enjoy taking part in the simpler Californian lifestyle.

Book flights to Oakland during sports season and catch the MLB’s Oakland Athletics or the NFL’s Oakland Raiders in action at the Oakland Coliseum. Outdoorsy travellers will enjoy a sailboat ride along Lake Merritt or a stroll through one of the many outdoor festivals that Oakland puts on every summer. Don’t dismiss Oakland as second-rate city just because it’s neighbouring San Francisco is a mecca for entertainment – Oakland has some of the best shows, theatre, and museums California has to offer.

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.

When 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.

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.