Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your OAK to BHM flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between OAK and BHM:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
R 3,414 is currently the best price for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 6,360. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from OAK to BHM, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.61% of flights that take off from OAK arrive at their destination as scheduled.
To reach Metropolitan Oakland International Airport from central Oakland, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near OAK. Whether you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
If you're landing on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BHM:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz to explore Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
From Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, Birmingham is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Birmingham in March.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OAK to BHM in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Birmingham has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States you should also see. Around 354 kilometres north-west of Birmingham, a trip to Memphis will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Beale Street, National Civil Rights Museum and Sun Studio.
Your travels through United States wouldn't be complete without visiting New South Memphis. Big River Crossing is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 338 kilometres north-west of Birmingham.
