How to find cheap flights to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is R 13,464. A return plane ticket to OAK right now is R 21,330.
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Don't put things off until the last moment. You're more likely to find the best price on tickets to Oakland, where San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines tend to offer some amazing early bird discounts.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and broaden your search for cheap flights to Oakland. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.
Search for plane tickets to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport that come with a stop or two. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Oakland
May is usually the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Oakland.
Use the 'Whole month' tool if you're flexible with your dates. Browse fares for an entire month and find a flight to OAK that fits your budget and itinerary.
July is the most popular month for flights to OAK. Travel then if you're eager to explore Oakland in full swing.
Travel in December if you prefer your holiday with fewer crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Oakland are often more affordable.
Check the weather before you go. September is the warmest time of year in Oakland, averaging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 4ºC (39ºF) to 17ºC (63ºF).
June is the driest month in Oakland. Forget the raincoat and enjoy mostly clear skies.
January has the wettest weather. You can expect around six days of rainfall if you're in town then.
Travelling to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Oakland in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport with one of these popular airlines:
Allegiant Air is most likely to get you to your destination on time. Up to 90% of its flights into this airport arrive as scheduled, making it a great choice when booking your OAK plane ticket.
You'll be touching down in the UTC-8 timezone at OAK.
Whether you're arriving late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some comfortable hotels near San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to OAK:
Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, you're likely to arrive on time. OAK ranks well for punctuality, with up to 82% of departing flights landing when they're meant to.
Getting to central Oakland from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK is located about 11 kilometres from central Oakland.
Once you've landed from your flight to OAK, the drive to the centre takes around 20 minutes.
The journey when using public transport takes about 30 minutes.
The right hotel can make your trip even better. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Oakland:
Oakland highlights
Put these major attractions on your must-see list after hopping off your flight to Oakland:
Fox Theatre: A classic spot to kick off your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 0.48 kilometres north of the city centre.
The Gardens at Lake Merritt: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Oakland. You'll find this park roughly 2 kilometres east of the centre.
Oracle Arena: This will also make the highlight reel of your holiday. A memorable landmark, it's around 8 kilometres southeast of the heart of Oakland.
How to get to San Jose from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The nearby city of San Jose is about 56 kilometres from OAK. Heading into the centre by taxi or ride-share takes around 45 minutes.
Public transport will get you to San Jose in 1 hour 45 minutes or so.
Travelling from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Stockton
About 88 kilometres away, Stockton is another city within easy reach of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. It'll take you around 3 hours 15 minutes to make the trip by public transport from OAK.
Travelling there by car takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Explore more of the United States
There's plenty more of the United States waiting for you to discover. Around 48 kilometres southeast of Oakland, set off for San Jose. On the must-do list? Start with Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley. The city's closest major airport is San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC).
San Francisco is another top destination in the United States and is roughly 19 kilometres west of Oakland. Hit some of the best spots right away at Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the key arrival point for this city.
Add one more stop to the mix with Fresno, which is roughly 241 kilometres southeast of Oakland. Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo are reasons to visit. You can get here by catching a flight to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).
