How to find cheap flights to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Currently, R 15,125 is the cheapest price for a one-way flight to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Or you can book a return plane ticket to OAK for R 22,919.
Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app if the price of tickets to OAK goes up or down.
To pick up cheap tickets to Oakland, where Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is located, book six months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for scoring the best deals.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Oakland by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' filter. This lets you see prices for all the airports closest to your departure and destination points and could help you save.
Look for plane tickets to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport that come with a stop. Taking the scenic route can be cheaper. Once your results show up, select the 'Stops' filter to see your options.
Best time to go to Oakland
The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Oakland is usually May.
If you're flexible with your dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to OAK.
Fly to Oakland in July if you prefer to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to OAK, but also when fares are usually more expensive.
Travel in May if you'd rather avoid the crowds. This is the quietest period of the year and also when plane tickets to Oakland are usually cheaper.
Check the weather before you go. September brings the warmest days in Oakland, with averages of between 12ºC and 26ºC.
Ranging from 4ºC to 17ºC, January brings the lowest temperatures.
Travelling to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Travel to Oakland without any detours. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport:
Eager to get some sleep or just freshen up after your flight to OAK? These hotels close to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Getting to central Oakland from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Central Oakland is about 16 kilometres from OAK.
After landing from your flight to OAK, reaching the centre by car will take around 15 minutes.
Expect the journey to take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Make the most of your time in Oakland by choosing one of these top hotels:
Oakland highlights
Lake Merritt
Make Lake Merritt the first place you visit after your flight to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. You'll find it in Treasure Island around 2 kilometres east of the city centre.
Jack London Square
Another top Oakland attraction, Jack London Square is roughly 2 kilometres south-west of the centre in Treasure Island.
Fox Theatre
From the heart of the city, this highlight is around 0.48 kilometres north. It's located in the Treasure Island area and an essential part of any Oakland adventure.
Complete your trip with an Oakland car hire
Pick one of our car rentals in Oakland and visit the sights on your own schedule. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
