Flying from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Portland and Oakland are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from PDX to OAK start from 05:30 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:25 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can choose from 35 weekly Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PDX to OAK flight.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Alaska Airlines has direct flights from Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Oakland — and maybe even more of United States if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Alaska Airlines on this route.
Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PDX to OAK flights. An exceptional 91.43% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between PDX and OAK include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight is C$42. A round-trip fare right now is C$142. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from PDX to OAK, book your journey seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from PDX to OAK.
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Handy information about Portland International Airport (PDX)
The address for PDX is 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83.65% of flights that take off from PDX arrive at their destination without delay.
Portland International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to PDX? If you're catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Book a hotel near OAK if you're on a late Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar to explore Oakland and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
From Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Oakland in May.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Portland International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from PDX to OAK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Oakland, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to check off its leading attractions. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in United States, head for San Francisco, about 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are highlights.