Flying from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Oakland is three hours behind Washington DC and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:40.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BWI to OAK flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Southwest Airlines has direct flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Oakland — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Southwest Airlines.
Among carriers operating BWI to OAK flights, Southwest Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BWI and OAK include:
Denver International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight is 142 €. A round-trip fare is currently 306 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book eight months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from BWI to OAK.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Of all flights departing from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, 77.13% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BWI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Reserve a hotel close to OAK if you have a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and find adventure across Oakland and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Oakland. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The quietest month for a flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Oakland based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport for September if you'd like to explore Oakland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BWI to OAK sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Oakland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Around 13 kilometres west of Oakland, San Francisco is another favourite stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.