Find Cheap Flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. (OAK - WAS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$328	Southwest 1 stop 7 hr Sat, Jul 25 — Sat, Aug 1	The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is currently $328
Cheapest one-way flight	$159	Southwest 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is currently $159
Last-minute weekend getaway	$926	Southwest 1 stop 7 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is currently $926
Cheapest business class flights	$1,172	Delta 1 stop 10 hr Mon, Jul 6 — Wed, Jul 15	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is currently $1,172

Fastest flight	6 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from Oakland to Washington, D.C. takes 6 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $220–550
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $345–550

Popular airlines from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

Southwest

from $328

Typical price: $320–660

5579 weekly connecting flights

OAK - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

from $356

Typical price: $445–1,050

455 weekly connecting flights

OAK - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Alaska

from $437

Typical price: $385–880

175 weekly connecting flights

OAK - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day

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

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Oakland to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $220 to $550.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $328. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $159.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is $328, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is $356, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 11.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is $437, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 17.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. starts at $328 from Sat, Jul 25 to Sat, Aug 1. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $159 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

6 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Oakland to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Oakland to Washington, D.C..
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 Oakland to Washington, D.C. 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 Oakland to Washington, D.C..

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 5,579 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Oakland to Washington, D.C. are:

Delta offers 455 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Alaska offers 175 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Oakland and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Southwest from $328. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $159.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is $328, flying from Jul 25 to Aug 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is $356, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 11.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Oakland to Washington, D.C. is $437, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 17.

No airline flies direct from Oakland to Washington, D.C..

There are 5579 Southwest connecting flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 455 Delta connecting flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 175 Alaska connecting flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. 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 Oakland and Washington, D.C. at price $926 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Oakland to Washington, D.C..

There are 5579 Southwest connecting flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 455 Delta connecting flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 175 Alaska connecting flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C. 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 no direct flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C..

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Oakland to Washington, D.C., 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 Oakland and Washington, D.C. start at $1,172 from Mon, Jul 6 to Wed, Jul 15 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Oakland and Washington, D.C. start at $328 from Sat, Jul 25 to Sat, Aug 1.

To book business class trips from Oakland to Washington, D.C., 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 Oakland and Washington, D.C. starts at $926 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Oakland and Washington, D.C. at price $926 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Washington, D.C., 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.