Domestic route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Oakland
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). 337 miles, 1h 10m nonstop.
LAX to OAK at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 337 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 1h 10mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- AADLUAWN8 airlinesAmerican, Delta, United
- Nonstop flights per day
- 41all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Friday
- Time difference
- Same time zone
Los Angeles to Oakland
Round trips from $52
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Oakland
8 airlines fly nonstop with 41 departures a day combined.
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 10 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 7 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 5 flights a day · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
- SYSun Country AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 2 flights a day · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Every itinerary on this route is nonstop or uses an unusual connection; run a search for specifics.
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports and Oakland has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Oakland (OAK)5 airlines fly nonstop · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Oakland (OAK)1 airline flies nonstop · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Oakland (OAK)3 airlines fly nonstop · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Oakland (OAK)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- American, Delta, United and Southwest all fly LAX to OAK nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks.
- At 337 miles this is a short hop of 1h 10m, so an early-morning departure, which is usually the cheapest and most punctual of the day, costs you little sleep.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Los Angeles to OaklandLos Angeles to Oakland: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Oakland?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK) takes about 1h 10m gate to gate, covering 337 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 1 to 3 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to OAK?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Breeze Airways operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK), with 41 nonstop departures a day between them.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Oakland?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland (OAK), starting at $52 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Oakland flights?
Fares on this route are usually lowest 4 to 8 weeks before departure and rise sharply inside two weeks. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Oakland?
Oakland is in the same time zone as Los Angeles, so there is no clock change. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and OAK on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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