Travelling from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland is two hours behind Birmingham and observes the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BHM to OAK flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Birmingham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BHM and OAK:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Denver International Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham Airport (BHM) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight is 432 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 291 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from BHM to OAK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Birmingham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from BHM to OAK.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Birmingham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
Handy information about Birmingham Airport (BHM)
You'll find BHM at 5900 Airport Highway.
When it comes to Birmingham Airport's on-time performance, 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
Birmingham Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near BHM? If you're boarding an early flight from Birmingham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Birmingham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Grab a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport rental car and explore Oakland and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport about one week before your travel date.
When to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Birmingham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Oakland based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Birmingham Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport for September if you want to explore Oakland during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BHM to OAK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
Around 13 kilometres west of Oakland, San Francisco is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.
