Traveling from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): What you need to know
When organizing a flight from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK), you'll have a good choice of airports to take off from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is located in Oakland. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is seven hours behind London.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from London to OAK. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to OAK leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Traveling from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometers in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport with a stop at Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS). One of the main stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and OAK, it's the perfect opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
LGW is around 80 kilometers from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to OAK flight:
69.26% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Stansted Airport (STN)
From central London, STN is around 64 kilometers away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 25 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Reserve a hotel near OAK if you're catching a late flight from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and find adventure across Oakland and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight.
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to the center of Oakland is about 11 kilometers. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is $363. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $555. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from London to OAK. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport tickets across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on plane tickets from London to OAK.
Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK). July is the busiest month to visit Oakland. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in May.
Lock in a London to OAK plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Oakland to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January has temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Oakland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Oakland right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport:
Bay Area and Fox Theater are a couple of top attractions to put on your Oakland must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to African American Museum and Library.
Explore more of the United States
Fresno is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Oakland. Around 241 kilometers away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Sacramento is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 113 kilometers north-east of Oakland. No journey is complete without experiencing Old Sacramento Waterfront, Fright Planet - America's Haunted Theme Park and California State Railroad Museum.
