How do I know if a flight to Oakland is a good deal?

A good deal on a flight to Oakland is around $1,972 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

$1,137 CHEAP FLIGHTS to Oakland in 2026

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Cheapest return flight

$1,180

Typical prices: $1,972-$2,040

Alaska Airlines

Mon 29/10Sat 3/11

SYD - OAK • 1 stop

Cheapest one-way flight

$1,117

Typical prices: $1,000-$1,992

Multiple Airlines

Wed 7/2

SYD - OAK • 2 stops

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Recent return flight deals to Oakland

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

21:40 - 20:24SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

16h 44m1 stop Honolulu

08:10 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$1,180Alaska Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

09:40 - 23:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

32h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

06:00 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,279Delta

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

10:40 - 23:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

32h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:15 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 15m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,294Delta

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

10:40 - 16:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

24h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:15 - 06:50OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,304Delta

Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 22 Feb

10:40 - 16:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

24h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

05:55 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,369Delta

Fri, 29 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

10:40 - 16:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

24h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:15 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 15m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,379Delta

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 20:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

17h 50m1 stop Honolulu

08:20 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 25m1 stop Honolulu

$1,422Alaska Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

21:40 - 20:09SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

17h 29m1 stop Honolulu

08:10 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$1,429Alaska Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

21:40 - 20:09SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

17h 29m1 stop Honolulu

08:10 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$1,436Alaska Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Fri, 19 Feb

10:40 - 16:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

24h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:15 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 15m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,444Delta

Recent last minute flight deals to Oakland

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

10:00 - 16:20MEL Melbourne-OAK Oakland

23h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

17:00 - 07:50OAK Oakland-MEL Melbourne

45h 50m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,366Delta

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

07:10 - 20:30MEL Melbourne-OAK Oakland

30h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:30 - 23:35OAK Oakland-MEL Melbourne

22h 05m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$1,971Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

10:00 - 16:20MEL Melbourne-OAK Oakland

23h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

17:00 - 07:50OAK Oakland-MEL Melbourne

45h 50m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$2,067Delta

Sun, 13 Sep - Tue, 8 Dec

20:45 - 20:30SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

16h 45m1 stop Honolulu

08:10 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$2,074Alaska Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Mon, 26 Oct

13:30 - 20:30MEL Melbourne-OAK Oakland

24h 00m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:20 - 23:35OAK Oakland-MEL Melbourne

21h 15m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,174Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

07:25 - 20:30MEL Melbourne-OAK Oakland

30h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:30 - 08:00OAK Oakland-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,456Multiple Airlines

Sat, 12 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep

15:00 - 20:30MEL Melbourne-OAK Oakland

22h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:30 - 08:00OAK Oakland-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,585Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

07:00 - 20:30MEL Melbourne-OAK Oakland

30h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:30 - 08:00OAK Oakland-MEL Melbourne

30h 30m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,664Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

07:00 - 20:30OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast-OAK Oakland

30h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Honolulu

08:30 - 08:35OAK Oakland-OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast

31h 05m2 stops Honolulu Sydney Kingsford Smith

$2,938Multiple Airlines

Fri, 11 Sep - Thu, 24 Sep

18:45 - 18:55MEL Melbourne-OAK Oakland

41h 10m3 stops Perth Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

06:01 - 16:50OAK Oakland-MEL Melbourne

41h 49m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$3,490Qatar Airways

All return flight deals to Oakland

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

21:40 - 20:24SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

16h 44m1 stop Honolulu

08:10 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$1,180Alaska Airlines

Thu, 29 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

09:40 - 23:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

32h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

06:00 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 30m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,279Delta

Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 22 Feb

10:40 - 23:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

32h 16m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:15 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 15m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,294Delta

Mon, 1 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb

10:40 - 16:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

24h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:15 - 06:50OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,304Delta

Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 22 Feb

10:40 - 16:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

24h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

05:55 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

31h 35m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,369Delta

Fri, 29 Jan - Sat, 20 Feb

10:40 - 16:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

24h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:15 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

48h 15m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,379Delta

Sun, 18 Oct - Sat, 31 Oct

20:45 - 20:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

17h 50m1 stop Honolulu

08:20 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 25m1 stop Honolulu

$1,422Alaska Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

21:40 - 20:09SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

17h 29m1 stop Honolulu

08:10 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$1,429Alaska Airlines

Fri, 13 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec

21:40 - 20:09SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

17h 29m1 stop Honolulu

08:10 - 19:45OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

40h 35m1 stop Honolulu

$1,436Alaska Airlines

Fri, 29 Jan - Fri, 19 Feb

10:40 - 16:32SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-OAK Oakland

24h 52m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Salt Lake City

13:15 - 08:30OAK Oakland-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

24h 15m2 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,444Delta

Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Australia to Oakland flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Australia to Oakland with more confidence.

How much is a flight to Oakland?

A return flight to Oakland costs $2,025 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Perth average $2,025.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Oakland?

Night flights to Oakland are the cheapest at $2,025 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $2,138.

What is a good deal for flights to Oakland?

Flights under $1,972 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Oakland at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

Perth $1,972

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Cheapest flight	$1,117

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Estimated return price

KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Oakland based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

How do I know if a flight to Oakland is a good deal?
A good deal on a flight to Oakland is around $1,972 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

For flights to Oakland, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around $1,972 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
Before you book:

• Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
• Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
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• Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
Shift your departure to evening to save up to $112 per return. Evening flights to Oakland average $2,025 compared to $2,138 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.