$728+ Cheap flights to Oakland, CA

You can get Oakland flight deals with departures from at least four New Zealand airports. Wellington Airport (WLG), Christchurch Airport (CHC) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) head the list but service is also possible from Dunedin Airport (DUD) if it’s a closer location. Flights to Oakland also include area airports, such as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and San Jose International Airport (SJC), offering you greater flexibility and convenience. You should expect journey times between 27h 15min – 63h for these transpacific flights.

Unfortunately, non-stop flights from New Zealand to Oakland International Airport (OAK), Oakland, are currently unavailable. The best departures from Auckland involved three connections at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Incheon International Airport INC) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with travel times of 37h 25min. You can get one-stop flights destined to San Francisco via Singapore, which last approximately 37h 50min. San Jose is an additional option, with flight times a bit over 37h via Singapore Narita and Los Angeles. The shortest trips from Wellington to Oakland (41h) travel through Christchurch, Auckland and Los Angeles, while the fastest flights from Christchurch are destined to San Francisco with stopovers at Singapore and Los Angeles for overall journey times of approximately 40h.

The Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) operates train service from Oakland Airport T1 and T2 to the Coliseum BART Station from where you can get BART connections to downtown Oakland. The service to the Coliseum BART Station runs every 6-20min depending on the hour and travels to Central Oakland in about 35min. AC Transit Bus 73 also runs from the airport to the Coliseum BART Station every 15min with transfers downtown in about an hour’s time. The 805 night bus runs every hour between 12 a.m. – 4 a.m., with the same amount of time to the city centre. Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Wingz and airport car rentals are all additional transport options with travel times of about 20min to central Oakland.

The ascent of Oakland as one of California’s top tourist destinations is attributed in part to its proximity to three international airports. Downtown Oakland is littered with municipal parks. Nine of them, including Lincoln Square Park, Preservation Park and Snow Park, lie in the small area between the 880/980 freeways and Lake Merritt, so there’s plenty of recreational space for family outings to enjoy some sun during the day. Lake Merritt, the first ever US wildlife refuge and a National Historic Landmark, boasts a kids’ amusement park and Bonsai Garden. Other major attractions include the Oakland Aviation Museum and U.S.S. Potomac, FDR’s presidential yacht. A major market for professional sports, there are two baseball and football teams here, not to mention the Golden State Warriors, former two-time NBA champions. The yearly festival calendar is flush with events like the Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar in February, the Art & Soul Festival in July and the Oakland Greek Festival in October. This is just a sample of what this alluring city by the Bay has to offer, so come discover it for yourself.

New Zealand citizens only need a valid passport and a US ESTA entry permit to fly to Oakland. ESTA permits allow 90 days of travel and are processed online usually in less than an hour for a fee of around US$14.00 (NZ$ 20). All other passport holders should make further enquiries regarding visa requirements.

If you book a flight to Oakland, you will be flying into Oakland, which is the city’s only airport. Oakland (OAK) is located 11.3 km from the centre of Oakland.

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.

For those looking to save time traveling to Oakland, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 30 minutes).

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

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).