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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Oakland to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Oakland to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Los Angeles (OAK-LAX)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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OAK-LAX
1h 25mdirect
LAX-OAK
1h 30mdirect
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OAK-LAX
1h 28mdirect
LAX-OAK
1h 21mdirect
Spirit Airlines
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Flights from Oakland to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Oakland to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost C$ 171 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 228 and C$ 222 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Oakland to Los Angeles?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 43, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Oakland to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Oakland to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Oakland to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 180 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

September
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.

When to book flights from Oakland to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Oakland to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to Los Angeles

  • Are there any nonstop flights that operate between Oakland and Los Angeles?

    Because this is such a popular route between these two very popular cities there are several nonstop options. These include several daily nonstop flights between these two cities on both Spirit Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

  • If I want to stay in a hotel that has a location close to the airport in Los Angeles what are some good choices?

    There are many hotels that have a location that is adjacent to the entrance of the airport property. These include the Courtyard By Marriott Los Angeles Lax/Century Boulevard, the Sonesta Los Angeles Airport Lax, and the Hotel June.

  • If I would like to take public transportation from downtown Oakland to the Oakland Airport what are some good choices?

    There are BART trains that run about every 6 minutes between the Oakland area and the airport. The fare to ride the train is about $9.

  • If I want to utilize a rideshare service when I arrive at the airport in Los Angeles, where's a good place to meet my driver?

    At the airport in Los Angeles, all rideshare services need to meet their passengers at the LAX–it lot. Passengers have the option of either making the short walk to this lot from the terminal buildings or there are free shuttle buses that operate from the terminal to this lot.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Oakland to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Oakland to Los Angeles flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Oakland to Los Angeles?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Oakland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Oakland to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 299 or less round-trip.
  • If you are going to take your car to the airport in Oakland Airport (OAK) before your flight to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) the airport offers some great parking options for your car. One of the most economical ways you can park your car at the airport is in their economy lot which costs around $18 per day and offers free shuttle service to the terminal buildings.
  • If you are a nursing mother that's making the trip from Oakland to Los Angeles you'll be happy to know that the Oakland Airport offers several lactation suites throughout the terminal buildings. These are completely private suites that offer things like a comfortable seating area and a sink.
  • If someone is going to be picking you up after your flight to Los Angeles they can do so at the curbside of the Arrivals Level of all the terminal buildings. The airport recommends that they wait for you at the free 24-hour cell phone lot that is just east of the airport. They can then make the short drive to the airport once they know you are curbside.
  • If after arriving at the airport in Los Angeles you plan on a car rental it is important to note that there are no rental car companies that are on-site. Most of the major rental car companies offer shuttle service to their locations from the airport and you can find these shuttles under the purple rental car shuttle signs that you will find on the Arrivals Level of all terminal buildings.
  • If you are in the mood for a comfortable place to wait for your flight to Los Angeles at the Oakland Airport, the airport offers their Escape Lounge. The cost to use the lounge is around $44 per hour.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Oakland to Los Angeles?

Find which airlines fly direct from Oakland Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Oakland to Los Angeles

Monday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Wednesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Oakland

Monday

Air France,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Air France,Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

Air France,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Air France,Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Thursday

Air France,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Air France,Southwest, +1 more

Friday

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Air France,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Air France,Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

Air France,Southwest,Spirit Airlines

Air France,Southwest, +1 more

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1h 25mOAK-LAX
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1h 28mOAK-LAX

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