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5:18 pm - 11:52 pmPHL-OAK
9h 34m1 stop
5:50 am - 7:04 pmOAK-PHL
10h 14m1 stop
$168Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Sep 13 - Mon, Sep 16
8:56 am - 9:00 pmPHL-OAK
15h 04m1 stop
6:30 pm - 7:02 amOAK-PHL
9h 32m1 stop
$170Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 17 - Wed, Jul 24
6:25 am - 2:10 pmPHL-OAK
10h 45m1 stop
4:50 pm - 5:22 amOAK-PHL
9h 32m1 stop
$177Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 20
7:38 am - 7:20 pmPHL-OAK
14h 42m1 stop
4:49 pm - 5:20 amOAK-PHL
9h 31m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 27 - Tue, Jul 30
8:56 am - 7:51 pmPHL-OAK
13h 55m1 stop
6:30 pm - 7:02 amOAK-PHL
9h 32m1 stop
$187Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 24 - Wed, Jul 31
6:25 am - 3:45 pmPHL-OAK
12h 20m1 stop
3:10 pm - 5:22 amOAK-PHL
11h 12m1 stop
$188Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 20
8:56 am - 11:01 pmPHL-OAK
17h 05m2 stops
10:36 am - 11:07 amOAK-PHL
21h 31m2 stops
Wed, Jul 24 - Sat, Jul 27
6:33 pm - 11:51 pmPHL-OAK
8h 18m1 stop
5:00 pm - 6:02 amOAK-PHL
10h 02m1 stop
$296Delta
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Wed, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 17
6:33 pm - 11:51 pmPHL-OAK
8h 18m1 stop
5:00 pm - 6:02 amOAK-PHL
10h 02m1 stop
$317Delta
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Thu, Aug 8 - Wed, Aug 14
6:33 pm - 11:51 pmPHL-OAK
8h 18m1 stop
5:00 pm - 6:02 amOAK-PHL
10h 02m1 stop
$376Delta
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Thu, Jul 11 - Thu, Jul 18

Flights from Philadelphia to Oakland - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Oakland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Philadelphia to Oakland, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Philadelphia, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland is September, where tickets cost $230 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and November, where the average cost of tickets is $393 and $356 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Oakland, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Oakland from Philadelphia were found on Spirit Airlines ($85) and Delta ($148), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($168) and Delta ($296).

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Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Oakland

  • Where are the hotels located at OAK?

    If you are looking for an accommodation service while at the airport, there are a number of them that are located nearby which you can take advantage of. These hotels are located between 5 to 25min away from the airport and include: The Oakland Airport Executive Hotel, the Hilton Oakland Airport and the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Oakland Airport.

  • Are there any baby facilities at OAK?

    If you are traveling through OAK, there are baby care facilities in the following areas: The Mamava Suites, which are free and include the following amenities: seclusion as the suites can be locked, power outlets where you can charge your phone (with USB), a collapsible table, two benches, and a fold-down table, which are all are infant care facilities where you may care for and nurse your baby. The rooms are spacious enough to accommodate you, your child, and any luggage or stroller.

  • What are my transportation options when at OAK?

    There are a number of transportation options that should be able to take you from the Airport to downtown. Your first choice is to rent a car from one of the many car rental companies, whose offices are found at the Rental Car Center and are connected to the terminal through a free shuttle service. You might also choose to take one of the shuttles operated by Sonoma City County Airport Express. The taxis are regarded the most dependable mode of transportation to the city center because they are not planned and can therefore be seen as more handy. They are also available at the airport at any hour of the day or night. Trains through Bay Area Regional Transit (BART) to OAK train service can be taken from the airport to the Coliseum Station in the heart of the city.

  • What are some of the things I can do while at PHL?

    There are several activities you can do to pass the time if you have some free time while at the airport. You are welcome to bring your kids along as you stroll about the airport admiring the various art exhibits. Furthermore, the airport has a virtual library where you may download books to read in the lounge chairs. If you prefer listening to reading, the library also has podcasts available. The library is situated between Terminal D and Terminal E . You may take advantage of the amazing views offered by each of the airport's seven terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland was $85 for a one-way ticket and $168 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Oakland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Philadelphia to Oakland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Oakland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Philadelphia and Oakland, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland, Delta or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland are Delta and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $400 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $502 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Oakland

  • Travelers who are exploring flights from Philadelphia to Oakland can select from a variety of travel accommodations to customize their journey. Head over to Terminals F, D and C at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) where you can find the XpresSpa for your massages, facials and pedicures before a relaxing flight.
  • If you enjoy playing golf and have a layover at Oakland International Airport (OAK), go to the Metropolitan Golf Links, which is close to the airport.
  • If you want to do some work or attend an emergency virtual meeting while at OAK, head over to the area between Gates 10 and 8 in Terminal 1 to access the Business Center.
  • There are several food concessions in OAK's Terminals 2 and 1 which include Heinlod's First and Last Chance and Pizza Hut in Terminal 1 and Training Grounds in Terminal 2.
  • If you decide to fly with a pet, you can take them to the Pet Relief Areas at PHL, which are located in each of the airport's terminals.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Philadelphia to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Oakland? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9214 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
7.3Food
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The terminal at Newark is a complete dump, utterly, profoundly sub-acceptable is every dimension: overcrowded, under-venitilated, lacking in seating, terrible and minimal food options, terrble sound quality from gate announcements, gate agents completely untrained in use of a microphone. And that is after going through the worst and slowest tsa checkpoint in the country. I will never fly to Newark again and will avoid Alaska if at all possible in future travel.

2.0 MediocreDan, Jun 2024EWR - LAX
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The terminal at Newark is a complete dump, utterly, profoundly sub-acceptable is every dimension: overcrowded, under-venitilated, lacking in seating, terrible and minimal food options, terrble sound quality from gate announcements, gate agents completely untrained in use of a microphone. And that is after going through the worst and slowest tsa checkpoint in the country. I will never fly to Newark again and will avoid Alaska if at all possible in future travel.

The flight was delayed for 2 hours and the last delay was not communicated and had to check manually.

When Alaska uses Sky west which it does on many flights in and out of PDX, The planes use " Gates" that are outside of the terminal and are a long walk to and from the planes. Also you must board and deplane using a ramp. I have difficulty walking so going into Portland was difficult. Going out was worse . We walked to nearly the emd of this "Tunnel " only to be told there was a problem with the plane so we had to take the long walk back to to the terminal and then back out again when the plane was fixed. I will look for a Southwest flight next time I go to Portland

I have to eat gluten-free due to celiac disease, but so far no Alaska Air flight has offered a gluten-free option for the snack given out with free drinks. It seems like that wouldn't be too hard to do.

Crew was outstanding. Flight was fine. Food was a joke! I didn't get the priority I paid for!! That pissed me off since I paid extra!!!

I liked the price of the 2 way tix. I hated having to pay $8.00 for Internet access. It should be free. Legroom and seats are very confining.

The one stewardess was rude about helping me put my bag in overhead….she said “ Is it heavy ?” (I am 73 yrs old)

The flight was about an hour late, and there was notable turbulence for a good part of it. But of course, that was not Alaska Air’s fault, and I think the crew did a good job of keeping it safe. Service suffered a little as a result (I wish I had been offered the option of purchasing food). Overall, it was ok, because we landed safe and sound. Thanks!

Flight was delayed 2 hours. Other than that, it was a good flight.

The flight was late getting in, so many were stressed. The snacks for a LONG flight was not enough.

It was good until there was a 3 hour delay because there was not any pilots to fly the plane.

Had to change aircraft due to a faulty door. Surprisingly it only caused about an hour and a half of delay. Delta handled this situation as well as can be expected.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

I didn’t like that I could not select my seat and was assigned a seat when I checked in at LAX

Great experience overall. Check in at Austin was congested as they only have about 6 check in kiosks, one was broken, and there was a lot of Spring Break travelers.

Bag drop off was slow and annoying. Only 2 agents at the entire delta desk, and no one directing traffic for what line to be in, many confused people slowed down the process. Boarding was fine. Seats in Delta comfort plus were fine. Snacks were great! Definitely a bonus. The entertainment system was awful — old, slow, not responsive, and completely unable to play games due to some kind of error. But on the other hand, thank you to Delta for the free WiFi. That made it better.

Everything was very good other than I had selected a specific seat when I booked the flight and they changed it once I checked-in the day before my flight. I was still in first class but lost my aisle seat for a window seat. Being tall, the aisle offers more comfort so I always select an aisle seat.

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

Dinner was okay but the breakfast was not eatable on the flight San Francisco to Zurich.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

The WiFi didn’t work and the seats are too close together. Very uncomfortable.

There were delays on both ends. It made it less than excellent. This plane was great though

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

Flight was good and clean but delayed over an hour on the return flight.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

The guy with severe body odor sat next to me. For the whole duration of the flight it was a torture. The airline should have better policy on limiting people with bad body odor to board the flight. Passengers should not be the ones to endure bad odor for the whole duration of the flight. The airline should be e the one to ensure decent air quality for ever passenger.

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

First....my trip was from Ft. Myers to Philly (not the other way around). Plane was clean, staff was friendly and flight was efficient with boarding and flight time. Thumbs up all around.

Seats are very small and extremely hard. Too close together. The person next to me had average shoulders and was very far into my 'space'.

Flights are great except for the ticketing service on the terminal.. Too little employees taking care for lots of flights.

The text told me it was changed to Terminal E and Gate D5. But with no one on site to ask questions there was confusion on where to go as all the gates were E's. Then we took the skyline to the D area. We left to get something to eat. No announcement was made but my daughter happened to asked and they told her our gate was moved to D12. I will not fly Spirit again.

The agent at the check in desk was absolutely rude. The rest of the team after that was good, but the check in process at LAS was miserable. The woman at the desk spoke like we were stupid and was rude throughout the process.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Oakland found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/31Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 04mPHL-OAK
$85
7/17Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
15h 04mPHL-OAK
$86
7/31Wed
3 stops
14h 36mPHL-OAK
$139
7/11Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 18mPHL-OAK
$148
6/20Thu
1 stopDelta
7h 59mPHL-OAK
$174
6/10Mon
2 stops
25h 59mPHL-OAK
$234
6/9Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 44mPHL-OAK
$267
9/17Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
9h 51mPHL-OAK
$323
6/19Wed
2 stopsAlaska Airlines
14h 13mPHL-OAK
$347
6/30Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
13h 47mPHL-OAK
$348

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to Oakland that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/8Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 19mPHL-OAK
10/9Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 32mOAK-PHL
$229
6/8Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 19mPHL-OAK
6/11Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
22h 03mOAK-PHL
$230
6/6Thu
multi-stop
14h 42mPHL-OAK
6/10Mon
multi-stop
13h 59mOAK-PHL
$236
6/8Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
16h 19mPHL-OAK
6/15Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 33mOAK-PHL
$260
6/6Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 58mPHL-OAK
6/10Mon
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 59mOAK-PHL
$275
6/8Sat
multi-stop
16h 19mPHL-OAK
6/10Mon
multi-stop
20h 18mOAK-PHL
$301
6/6Thu
multi-stopSun Country Air
13h 58mPHL-OAK
6/7Fri
multi-stopSun Country Air
12h 36mOAK-PHL
$329
6/8Sat
multi-stopDelta
7h 42mPHL-OAK
6/8Sat
multi-stopDelta
10h 09mOAK-PHL
$632
6/8Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
10h 42mPHL-OAK
6/9Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 34mOAK-PHL
$1,598
6/7Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
9h 23mPHL-OAK
6/7Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 43mOAK-PHL
$1,905

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Philadelphia - Oakland Flights

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Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Destination:

Oakland (OAK)United States

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Oakland - Philadelphia

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