Flying from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Oakland three hours behind Hartford.
Leave enough time to make your BDL to OAK flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bradley International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BDL and OAK:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Currently, R 2,970 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bradley International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 5,755. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from BDL to OAK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bradley International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BDL to OAK.
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Handy information about Bradley International Airport (BDL)
You'll find BDL at Schoephoester Road.
Bradley International Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 80.22% of flights that depart BDL arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Bradley International Airport from central Hartford, it takes around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near BDL? If you've booked an early flight from Bradley International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Reserve a hotel close to OAK if you're taking a late Bradley International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and see more of Oakland and beyond.
For the best deal, book your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week before travelling.
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.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bradley International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Oakland in May.
Book your flight from Bradley International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you'd like to visit Oakland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BDL to OAK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Oakland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a trip to San Jose will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United States, consider San Francisco, roughly 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key highlights.