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Cheap Flights to Oakland
| Most popular in | December | High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
| Average price | R14 895 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | R11 743 | From Johannesburg to Oakland |
Cheapest prices for Oakland flights by month
When is the best time to fly to Oakland?
Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.
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Price
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R12 894 - R17 326
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Temperature
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15 - 25 °C
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Rainfall
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0 - 120 mm
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When is the best time to book flights to Oakland?
The price you pay for your flight to Oakland may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 32 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Oakland?
Monday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Oakland. Flying on Friday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Oakland trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.
Located only a few miles from the San Francisco border, Oakland is one of the most famous sister-cities in California. However close to San Francisco it may be in miles, Oakland is far from the eccentricity of its neighbouring bay city. Oakland is one of the busiest industrial ports on the West Coast and while its working-class personality remains the heartbeat of the city, “Oak-town” welcomes a slew of visitors every year who enjoy taking part in the simpler Californian lifestyle.
Book flights to Oakland during sports season and catch the MLB’s Oakland Athletics or the NFL’s Oakland Raiders in action at the Oakland Coliseum. Outdoorsy travellers will enjoy a sailboat ride along Lake Merritt or a stroll through one of the many outdoor festivals that Oakland puts on every summer. Don’t dismiss Oakland as second-rate city just because it’s neighbouring San Francisco is a mecca for entertainment – Oakland has some of the best shows, theatre, and museums California has to offer.
Oakland climate
The Oakland weather is cool to mild throughout the year, with foggy summers and wet winters. Summers in Oakland (between June and September) are cooler than other parts of inland California and winters (December to February) are mild during the day, with temperatures seldom dropping below 10 degrees.
When to fly to Oakland
Peak Season
Peak season is normally dictated by school holidays and family travel plans around them. Flights to Oakland are packed in the summer time and most major attractions are full with tourists. Christmas season and the New Year are also peak times to travel to Oakland.
Off Season
Oakland sees a dip in tourists between September and June when school is in session. However, this is also a good time to book cheap flights to Oakland if you want to avoid crowds.
Getting around Oakland
You can get to and from San Francisco to Oakland on the city’s BART system. It has one of the longest underwater transit tunnels in the world, taking you under the bay to San Francisco city. Fares are reasonable and children at the age of four and under ride for free. The trains run all week long, but times vary on the weekends, so check one of the schedules posted around the city.
