Cheap flights from Washington to Oakland

One-way fares from $250 · WAS → OAK · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$250

Southwest Airlines · Wed, Jan 13

Cheapest month
January

from $250

Direct flights
Yes

Southwest Airlines

Flight time
8h 30m

3,910 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Washington to Oakland

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $277
  2. December 2026 $485
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $250

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About flights from Washington to Oakland

Washington (WAS) and Oakland (OAK) are about 3,910 km apart. Direct flights take around 8h 30m, and recent direct fares were with Southwest Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $250, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Washington to Oakland?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $250 with Southwest Airlines, departing Wednesday, January 13, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $250 to $485.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Oakland?

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $250 one way.

Are there direct flights from Washington to Oakland?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Southwest Airlines.

How long is the flight from Washington to Oakland?

A direct flight takes about 8h 30m. Washington and Oakland are around 3,910 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Washington to Oakland?

Recent fares on this route were with Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.

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