Travelling from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland is two hours behind Dallas and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DFW to OAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DFW and OAK:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
San Diego International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight is 92 €. A return ticket right now is 184 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from DFW to OAK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from DFW to OAK.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
The address for DFW is International Pkwy.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, data shows 73.22% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from central Dallas, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DFW? If you've booked an early flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
If you're arriving on a late Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near OAK:
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 and explore beyond Oakland's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from the centre of Oakland. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Oakland in May.
Before locking in your flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Oakland, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DFW to OAK around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Oakland is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a visit to San Jose will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
San Francisco is another essential stop in United States and is around 13 kilometres west of Oakland. No trip is complete without seeing Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street.
