Flying from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland's timezone is UTC-7, making Oakland three hours behind Cincinnati.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CVG to OAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CVG and OAK:
Denver International Airport
Salt Lake City International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Currently, $167 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $343. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CVG to OAK, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)
Of all flights leaving Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport, 77.0% land on time at their destination.
To get to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport from central Cincinnati, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and see more of Oakland and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to central Oakland has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
It typically takes 40 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Oakland in May.
Book your flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International 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).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CVG to OAK sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're looking to explore another well-known destination in United States, head for San Francisco, about 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.