Oakland Flight Tips

  Top Airlines That Fly To Oakland

Book cheap flights & plane tickets to Oakland with Jetsetz. Jetsetz is an airline ticket consolidator that specializes in cheap flights to Oakland, California.  As a consolidator, Jetsetz compares top airlines & travel websites to find the cheapest flights to Oakland.  Some of the top airlines that fly to Oakland are United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Virgin America, Spirit, Southwest, Alaska, Allegiant and Hawaiian Airlines.  Each of these airlines offer cheap non-stop flights to Oakland as well as direct flights to Oakland connecting through various airports located in the United States.  Jetsetz also works with all major airlines that offer one-way flights to Oakland.

   Oakland International Airport (OAK)

The best ways to find cheap flights to Oakland is to book your flight to the Oakland International Airport (OAK).  The Oakland International Airport is one of the largest airports in the Bay Area and is the primary gateways into Northern California.  The Oakland International Airport is the best airport to fly into for cheap flights to Oakland and the Napa Valley wine country.  If you are searching for flights to the Oakland International Airport, please enter the airport code OAK into the arrival city search box. This will narrow your flight search to the Oakland International Airport.  For more information on the Oakland International Airport, please visit the Airport Transportation section below.

   Best Time To Fly To Oakland

Oakland is located in the Bay Area in Northern California.  The best time to fly to Oakland is between the months of September – November as the weather is pleasant and the tourist season has ended.  January - February is the low season in Oakland and is the best time to find cheap flights to Oakland.  February is the cheapest time to fly to Oakland.  The months of March (Spring Break) and July - August (Summer) are the primary travel months, with the most expensive prices on flights to Oakland.  If you are planning to fly during these times, be sure to book your flight at least 60 days prior to your departure date to get the cheapest fare.

   Cheap Flights From Oakland

The Oakland International Airport is a great airport to find cheap flights to and from Oakland.  There are numerous US and International airlines that offer cheap flights from the Oakland International Airport.  If you plan to depart Oakland for flights within the United States, you will need to depart out of the domestic terminal.  Most domestic flights are handled by Southwest Airlines, Spirit, Allegiant, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines.  If you plan to depart Oakland for flights outside of the United States, you will need to depart out of the International terminal.  Most international airlines fly into and out of the Oakland International Airport.  As the Oakland International Airport is one of the largest airports in the United States, give yourself at least 2 hours to get through security and customs prior to catching your international flight.

   Oakland Airport Transportation

If you choose to fly into the Oakland International Airport, you will need to work out your ground transportation.  The best way to travel from the Oakland International Airport to downtown Oakland, is to take a taxi, BART, airport shuttles, ride-share or rental car.  Taxi, buses, shuttles and rental cars take about 20 minutes from the airport to the center of downtown Oakland and about 45 minutes to downtown San Francisco (depending on traffic).  The public transportation system in general, is great in Oakland.  You can get anywhere by BART, ferries, public busses or taxi's once you arrive in Oakland.   If you are planning on traveling to other cities within California, you will probably want to hire a rental car. You can either rent a car at the Oakland International Airport or take public transportation into the city center and rent a car at one of the rental car offices located throughout Oakland. For cheap Oakland rental cars, please visit the Jetsetz website.

   Oakland Tourist Information 

Oakland is one of the most ethnically diverse cities in the United States (a title it shares with Long Beach, California) - with over 150 Languages spoken.  Every year tourists come to the city for a few annual events, such as the Art & Soul Weekend (held on Labor day weekend), the Cinco de Mayo Fruitvale Festival Parade (early May), the Chinatown Streetfest (late August) and the Holiday Parade in December. Most visitors spend their time in Oakland’s picturesque waterfront area, the famous Jack London Square. This popular entertainment center is bustling with an active marina, outdoor seafood restaurants, shops, and fun bars. The Chabot Space and Science Center is of the top attractions in Oakland. Oakland's proximity to Berkeley, California also makes it a great destination for people who enjoy great food.  There are many fine restaurants located in downtown Berkeley worth visiting, including the famous Chez Panisse. In addition, Oakland is only located an hour's drive away from Napa Valley.