Travelling from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Burbank and Oakland are both in the UTC-8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Flights from BUR to OAK start at 07:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 20:50 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 29 weekly Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your BUR to OAK flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Oakland (and then exploring more of the United States!) is easy with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
Southwest Airlines is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
With a dependable 84.16% of services arriving on schedule, Southwest Airlines has the best on-time record for BUR to OAK flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between BUR and OAK include:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
Salt Lake City Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Burbank Airport (BUR) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
55 € is the lowest price for a one-way Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. A return flight starts from 117 €. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from BUR to OAK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from BUR to OAK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
Handy information about Burbank Airport (BUR)
You'll find BUR at 2627 Hollywood Way.
Burbank Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from BUR arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Burbank Airport from central Burbank, it takes about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 3 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near BUR. Whether you have an early flight from Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
If you're coming in on a late Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near OAK:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and explore beyond Oakland's usual tourist stops.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Oakland in March.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Burbank Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BUR to OAK sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
Oakland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
San Francisco is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 13 kilometres west of Oakland. No journey is complete without experiencing Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.