Travelling from St Louis Airport (STL) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland's timezone is UTC-8, making Oakland two hours behind St Louis.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your STL to OAK flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from St Louis Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between STL and OAK:
Denver International Airport
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How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Airport (STL) to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way St Louis Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight is 134 €. A return ticket right now is 220 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from STL to OAK. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from St Louis Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from STL to OAK.
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Handy information about St Louis Airport (STL)
STL's address is 10701 Lambert International Blvd..
76% of flights that leave from St Louis Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central St Louis to St Louis Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from St Louis Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near STL:
Arriving at Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
Consider booking a hotel close to OAK if you're taking a late St Louis Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport rental car and explore Oakland and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are popular outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to central Oakland has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
The quietest month for a flight from St Louis Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Oakland based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from St Louis Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport for September if you'd like to visit Oakland during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from STL to OAK in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of 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 favourite stop in the United States. No visit is complete without checking out Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.