Cheap flights from California to San Francisco from $69

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Oakland, California from California, with most prices found around $232. If you aren’t able to travel to Oakland, California during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $235.

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to Oakland, California from California. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $274. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Oakland, California for around $380.

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from California to Oakland, California when you can find flight prices for as low as $249. Flying to Oakland, California in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $318.

Fly from San Diego to Oakland for the best California - Oakland flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Oakland, California from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Oakland, California for around $265 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Oakland, California from California for as low as $189 on momondo.

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on California to Oakland flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, Delta, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Oakland

United Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Oakland, California from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 28% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Oakland, California. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Oakland, California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of March 2026, there are 37 flights per day flying from California to Oakland, California. The most common time of day flights depart is 4:00PM, with 38% of flights taking off at noon.

As of March 2026, 263 flights take off from California and land in Oakland, California each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 22% of weekly flights taking off on this day.