Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Oakland (LAX - OAK)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Oakland and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$213	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is currently $213
Cheapest one-way flight	$99	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is currently $99
Last-minute weekend getaway	$444	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Oakland is currently $444
Cheapest business class flights	$840	Alaska 1 stop 13 hr Sat, Aug 1 — Mon, Aug 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is currently $840

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Oakland takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–255
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–390

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Oakland

Southwest

Nonstop

from $213

Typical price: $185–330

40 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - OAK Every day

1931 weekly connecting flights

LAX - OAK Every day
Alaska

from $493

Typical price: $340–770

157 weekly connecting flights

LAX - OAK Every day
Delta

from $1,503

Typical price: $940–1,500

76 weekly connecting flights

LAX - OAK Every day
JSX

from $918

Typical price: $1,000–1,600

16 weekly connecting flights

LAX - OAK Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Oakland

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 15 min 6 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 30 min 14 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 47 min 35 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 27 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Oakland

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Oakland are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $125 to $255.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $213. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is $493, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is $1,503, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest JSX flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is $918, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Oakland starts at $213 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $99 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Oakland.

Oakland is a year-round destination with a mild climate. Popular times to visit include the warmest months (May–Oct). Jack London Square is the site of many city events, including a weekly farmers’ market (Sun). Art + Soul Oakland (Aug) sees art, dance, music and kids’ events, plus food and craft vendors. The Eat Real Festival (Sep) offers cooking demonstrations, street food and live music in Jack London Square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Oakland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 40 nonstop flights and 1,931 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Oakland are:

Alaska offers 157 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
Delta offers 76 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
JSX offers 16 connecting flights per week. JSX flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Oakland.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $213. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $99.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is $493, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is $1,503, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest JSX flight from Los Angeles to Oakland is $918, flying from Jun 25 to Jun 28.

Southwest flies direct from Los Angeles to Oakland.

There are 40 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Oakland at price $444 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest flies direct from Los Angeles to Oakland.

There are 40 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Oakland on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Oakland start at $213 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Oakland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Oakland start at $840 from Sat, Aug 1 to Mon, Aug 3 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Oakland start at $213 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Oakland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Oakland starts at $444 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Oakland at price $444 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Oakland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.