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

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Oakland to Los Angeles 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 Oakland to Los Angeles is currently $213
Cheapest one-way flight	$99	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Oakland to Los Angeles 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 Oakland to Los Angeles is currently $444
Cheapest business class flights	$803	Alaska 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Oakland to Los Angeles is currently $803

Fastest flight	1 hr 15 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Oakland to Los Angeles takes 1 hr 15 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 Oakland to Los Angeles is typically August. The most expensive month to fly is typically April.

August Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–245
April Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–400

Popular airlines from Oakland to Los Angeles

Southwest

Nonstop

from $213

Typical price: $185–340

40 weekly nonstop flights

OAK - LAX Every day

1957 weekly connecting flights

OAK - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $423

Typical price: $335–770

159 weekly connecting flights

OAK - LAX Every day
Delta

from $1,503

Typical price: $940–1,500

75 weekly connecting flights

OAK - LAX Every day
JSX

from $907

Typical price: $1,000–1,650

21 weekly connecting flights

OAK - LAX 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 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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Oakland to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Oakland to Los Angeles are usually in August. Typical ticket prices in August range from $135 to $245.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Los Angeles 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 Oakland to Los Angeles is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Oakland to Los Angeles is $423, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Oakland to Los Angeles is $1,503, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest JSX flight from Oakland to Los Angeles is $907, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Los Angeles 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 15 min is the shortest flight time from Oakland to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Oakland to Los Angeles.
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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 40 nonstop flights and 1,957 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Oakland to Los Angeles are:

Alaska offers 159 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 75 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
JSX offers 21 connecting flights per week. JSX flies from Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Oakland to Los Angeles 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 Oakland to Los Angeles is $213, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Oakland to Los Angeles is $423, flying from May 30 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Oakland to Los Angeles is $1,503, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest JSX flight from Oakland to Los Angeles is $907, flying from Jun 13 to Jun 15.

Southwest flies direct from Oakland to Los Angeles.

There are 40 Southwest direct flights from Oakland to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles at price $444 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest flies direct from Oakland to Los Angeles.

There are 40 Southwest direct flights from Oakland to Los Angeles 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 Oakland to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Oakland and Los Angeles 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 Oakland to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles start at $803 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Alaska.

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

To book business class trips from Oakland to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles starts at $444 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

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

To find last-minute flight deals from Oakland to Los Angeles, 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.