Cheap flights from Oakland (OAK)

East Bay alternative to SFO with a strong Southwest base

Oakland International sits about 16 km southeast of downtown Oakland on the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay and serves as the East Bay's primary commercial airport. Southwest is by far the largest operator, with Spirit, Hawaiian, Alaska, Delta and Frontier adding domestic and Hawaii coverage. Volaris and Norse Atlantic add limited international service to Mexico and Europe.

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Airlines flying from Oakland (OAK)

Major carriers: Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta. Low-cost carriers: Southwest, Spirit, Frontier, Volaris.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland?
Late January, February and the first three weeks of September are typically the lowest-fare windows out of OAK. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap pinpoints the exact week per route, which can beat the same Southwest fare from SFO or SJC by 15-25% on shared city pairs.
Which airlines fly out of OAK?
Southwest is the dominant operator, with Hawaiian, Alaska, Delta, Spirit and Frontier holding most of the remaining schedule. Volaris and Norse Atlantic add limited international service. Flightmussy lists every airline in a single no-signup search.
How far is Oakland Airport from downtown San Francisco?
OAK sits about 16 km southeast of downtown Oakland and roughly 30 km from downtown San Francisco. The BART Coliseum-Oakland Airport connector links the airport directly into the BART system, putting downtown SF about 30-40 minutes away by train.
Can I combine OAK with SFO and SJC in one search?
Yes. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter lets you query OAK, SFO and SJC together so a Southwest deal at Oakland or a JetBlue fare at San Jose surfaces alongside SFO's international options. The 12-month heatmap shows which of the three is cheapest by week.

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