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Cheap flights from Philadelphia to Oakland (PHL - OAK) from $85

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
PHL — OAK
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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The best prices from Philadelphia to Oakland are usually found in September or October, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to Oakland (OAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

Users have found that flying from Philadelphia to Oakland, California on a Tuesday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

Find a great deal and save up to 48% by booking at least 26 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Philadelphia to Oakland, California within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $418.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

September can be a great time to fly to Oakland, California from Philadelphia with a flight ticket averaging about $396. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $188. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to OAK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to Oakland, California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Cheap Philadelphia to Oakland flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Philadelphia to Oakland specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Tue 7/302:05 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/204:50 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$179
Tue 7/98:06 pmPHL - OAK
2 stops27h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/164:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$185
Sat 6/297:31 amPHL - OAK
1 stop16h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/304:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$187
Tue 7/232:05 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/64:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$188
Thu 6/277:38 amPHL - OAK
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/304:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$189
Tue 7/98:06 pmPHL - OAK
3 stops22h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/164:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$194
Wed 7/248:56 amPHL - OAK
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/285:30 amOAK - PHL
1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$195
Tue 7/232:05 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/2911:59 amOAK - PHL
1 stop16h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$196
Wed 7/248:56 amPHL - OAK
1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/283:25 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop12h 37mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$198

Philadelphia to Oakland 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Philadelphia and Oakland in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Wed 9/116:45 amPHL - OAK
1 stop10h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/253:10 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop11h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$170
Tue 7/302:05 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop10h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/204:50 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$179
Tue 7/98:06 pmPHL - OAK
2 stops27h 54mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/164:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$185
Sat 6/297:31 amPHL - OAK
1 stop16h 19mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/304:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$187
Tue 7/232:05 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 8/64:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$188
Thu 6/277:38 amPHL - OAK
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/304:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$189
Wed 9/116:45 amPHL - OAK
2 stops14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/255:53 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop8h 29mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$192
Tue 7/98:06 pmPHL - OAK
3 stops22h 13mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/164:49 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$194
Wed 8/146:49 amPHL - OAK
1 stop11h 56mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/244:50 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$195

Philadelphia to Oakland flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Philadelphia to Oakland for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Mon 6/176:15 pmPHL - OAK
2 stops19h 57mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/2212:18 pmOAK - PHL
2 stops21h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$305
Thu 6/137:38 amPHL - OAK
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/255:39 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$311
Mon 6/176:15 pmPHL - OAK
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Sat 6/2212:18 pmOAK - PHL
2 stops21h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$326
Mon 6/175:18 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop9h 49mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/2212:18 pmOAK - PHL
2 stops21h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$332
Wed 6/128:56 amPHL - OAK
1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 6/157:07 amOAK - PHL
1 stop9h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$334
Fri 6/147:38 amPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 58mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/171:15 pmOAK - PHL
1 stop14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$339
Thu 6/137:38 amPHL - OAK
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Thu 6/206:02 amOAK - PHL
1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$343
Thu 6/137:38 amPHL - OAK
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Wed 6/191:15 pmOAK - PHL
2 stops20h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/5$348
Wed 6/128:56 amPHL - OAK
1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/256:07 amOAK - PHL
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$349

One-way flights to Oakland from Philadelphia

Search for one-way flight options from Philadelphia to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Tue 9/106:45 amPHL - OAK
1 stop13h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$85
Wed 7/248:56 amPHL - OAK
1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$86
Wed 7/248:56 amPHL - OAK
1 stop13h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$94
Wed 7/318:56 amPHL - OAK
1 stop15h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$95
Mon 9/306:45 amPHL - OAK
1 stop29h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$100
Mon 7/155:05 pmPHL - OAK
1 stop11h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$101
Thu 6/207:38 amPHL - OAK
1 stop14h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$102
Fri 6/287:38 amPHL - OAK
1 stop7h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$103
Tue 9/106:45 amPHL - OAK
2 stops14h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$106

Find flights from Philadelphia to Oakland within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia to Oakland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Wed 9/11

1 stop10h 25m

Oakland

Wed 9/25

1 stop11h 12m

$170

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Tue 7/30

1 stop10h 10m

Oakland

Tue 8/20

1 stop9h 56m

$179

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Tue 7/9

2 stops27h 54m

Oakland

Tue 7/16

1 stop9h 31m

$185

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Sat 6/29

1 stop16h 19m

Oakland

Tue 7/30

1 stop9h 31m

$187

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Tue 7/23

1 stop7h 50m

Oakland

Tue 8/6

1 stop9h 31m

$188

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Thu 6/27

1 stop14h 42m

Oakland

Tue 7/30

1 stop9h 31m

$189

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Thu 6/27

1 stop14h 42m

Oakland

Sun 6/30

3 stops34h 57m

$256

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Fri 6/28

1 stop7h 58m

Oakland

Sun 6/30

3 stops35h 57m

$285

PhiladelphiaOakland

PHL - OAK

PHLOAK

Philadelphia

Thu 7/25

1 stop8h 20m

Oakland

Sun 7/28

1 stop14h 35m

$340

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Oakland. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
Booking 44 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to Oakland. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland

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Temperature and rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Oakland. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,231 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,231 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,231 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,231 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Sun Country Air
7.2
Good
590 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,231 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Spirit Airlines
6.4
Okay
8,569 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
9,231 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and airport staff were excellent. They accommodated my needs and were super professional and kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $170, but on average you can expect to pay $195.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to Oakland, California for under $400?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, California round-trip from $170. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 42% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What does PHL to OAK mean?

    Great question - PHL to OAK just means Philadelphia Airport to Oakland Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Philadelphia to Oakland flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Philadelphia to Oakland flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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    Many airlines flying from Philadelphia to Oakland offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Philadelphia to Oakland flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Philadelphia to Oakland, California flight deals updated?

    The Philadelphia to Oakland, California flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

    Before booking your flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, California (average of $168). Flying from Philadelphia to Oakland, California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $229). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Philadelphia to Oakland

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$150Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$160Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$183Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$261Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$319Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$344Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Linear Air TaxiCheapest$36,301Average$115,892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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