Travelling from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland is eight hours behind Barcelona and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BCN to OAK flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between BCN and OAK include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
R 8,222 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 11,454. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from BCN to OAK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BCN to OAK.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, data shows 79.12% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to BCN:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you have a late Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near OAK:
Follow your own route with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and see more of Oakland and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Oakland. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you want to go to Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to OAK in January. Temperatures average between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've visited Oakland, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its top attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 13 kilometres west of Oakland, San Francisco is another essential stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
