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R16 549+ 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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— OAK
Mar 23 — Mar 301
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 21 February 2026.

Fri 6/319:35
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops38h 19m
British Airways
Tue 10/39:54
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops39h 31m
British Airways
Deal found 17/2R20 799
Tue 24/312:45
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops43h 58m
Qatar Airways
Sat 12/127:00
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops34h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R25 162
Tue 24/313:45
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops42h 58m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/67:00
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops40h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R131 072
Tue 24/313:45
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops42h 58m
Qatar Airways
Fri 12/67:00
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops41h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/2R137 946
Tue 10/312:45
JNB
-
OAK
2 stops44h 13m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/67:00
OAK
-
JNB
2 stops47h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/2R137 978

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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 21 February 2026.

Return from

R14 488

One-way from

R16 549

Popular in

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Average price

R16 613
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/4-23/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to San Francisco
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 58m total
  • Johannesburg to Oakland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R1 224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R392 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:35-23:54

2 stops38h 19m

Oakland

Tue 10/3

9:54-10:25

2 stops39h 31m

R20 799

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

12:45-23:43

2 stops43h 58m

Oakland

Sat 12/12

7:00-3:55

2 stops34h 55m

R25 162

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

13:45-23:43

2 stops42h 58m

Oakland

Wed 10/6

7:00-8:50

2 stops40h 50m

R131 072

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

13:45-23:43

2 stops42h 58m

Oakland

Fri 12/6

7:00-9:00

2 stops41h 00m

R137 946

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

13:45-23:58

2 stops43h 13m

Oakland

Thu 25/6

7:00-15:20

2 stops47h 20m

R137 978

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

13:45-23:43

2 stops42h 58m

R16 549

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

20:55-18:56

2 stops31h 01m

R19 865

JohannesburgOakland

JNB - OAK

JNBOAK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

20:30-17:46

2 stops30h 16m

R20 091

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How long is the flight to Oakland?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Oakland takes 28 hours 37 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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