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R19 826+ Cheap flights to Oakland, California

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— OAK
Aug 29 — Sep 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Oakland, CA in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Oakland. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 30 July 2026.

Thu 24/914:05
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1019:53
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops47h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7R25 192
Fri 25/921:15
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops34h 39m
British Airways
Sat 10/1012:22
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops60h 03m
British Airways
Deal found 27/7R29 405
Tue 1/910:05
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops45h 49m
Emirates
Wed 9/96:01
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops43h 14m
Emirates
Deal found 30/7R33 851
Tue 11/810:05
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops56h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/96:01
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops43h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R35 974
Thu 27/810:05
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops45h 49m
Emirates
Thu 3/96:04
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops38h 26m
Emirates
Deal found 28/7R37 429
Sun 20/1213:25
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops44h 34m
Emirates
Sat 2/16:00
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops37h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 26/7R46 824
Mon 10/813:30
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops52h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/910:23
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops34h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7R71 347
Tue 11/813:30
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops52h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/919:51
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops48h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R73 353
Fri 7/813:30
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops52h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/919:51
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops48h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/7R78 519
Thu 10/913:30
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops42h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/919:51
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops48h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7R159 277

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Find the latest flights to Oakland in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 30 July 2026.

Return from

R16 416

One-way from

R19 826

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

R20 344
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 26m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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5/11
  • 5/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Oakland
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R375 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

14:05-18:55

2 stops37h 50m

Oakland

Sat 10/10

19:53-4:00

2 stops47h 07m

R25 192

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

21:15-22:54

2 stops34h 39m

Oakland

Sat 10/10

12:22-9:25

2 stops60h 03m

R29 405

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

10:05-22:54

2 stops45h 49m

Oakland

Wed 9/9

6:01-10:15

2 stops43h 14m

R33 851

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

10:05-9:26

2 stops56h 21m

Oakland

Mon 14/9

6:01-10:15

2 stops43h 14m

R35 974

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/8

10:05-22:54

2 stops45h 49m

Oakland

Thu 3/9

6:04-5:30

2 stops38h 26m

R37 429
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/12

13:25-23:59

2 stops44h 34m

Oakland

Sat 2/1

6:00-5:35

2 stops37h 35m

R46 824

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

13:30-9:26

2 stops52h 56m

Oakland

Mon 14/9

10:23-5:30

2 stops34h 07m

R71 347

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

13:30-9:26

2 stops52h 56m

Oakland

Thu 10/9

19:51-5:30

2 stops48h 39m

R73 353

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

13:30-22:54

2 stops42h 24m

Oakland

Mon 21/9

19:51-5:30

2 stops48h 39m

R159 277
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:20-19:00

2 stops30h 40m

R19 826

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Oakland

How long is the flight to Oakland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Oakland takes 37 hours 50 minutes. Flights to Oakland from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland ranges from 0.0 - 122.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 122.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Oakland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, 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 19.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

FAQs about flying to Oakland

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Oakland?

    Most people fly into Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight to Oakland. Oakland is conveniently located just 11,3 km from Oakland’s city centre.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Oakland if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Oakland on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Does Oakland have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Oakland can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Oakland?

    Yes. Oakland has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Extended Stay America Suites - Oakland - Alameda Airport is the closest property to Oakland (1,6 km away from Oakland).

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