Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
The timezone in Oakland is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Durham.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your RDU to OAK flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RDU and OAK include:
Kansas City International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
R 2,383 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,911. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to OAK if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to OAK.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you're landing on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near OAK:
Grab a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car and explore Oakland and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Oakland in May.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RDU to OAK around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for San Francisco, about 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.
