Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Logan International Airport (BOS): what you need to know
Boston's timezone is UTC-4, making Boston three hours ahead of Oakland.
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 board your OAK to BOS flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OAK and BOS:
Chicago Midway International Airport
Kansas City International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Logan International Airport (BOS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport flight is $199. A round-trip ticket is currently $421. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OAK to BOS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 83.61% of flights that take off from OAK arrive at their destination without delay.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Oakland. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to OAK:
Arriving at Logan International Airport (BOS)
Reserve a hotel close to BOS if you have a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Hit the road running by picking up a Logan International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Budget or Thrifty and explore beyond Boston's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Logan International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Logan International Airport (BOS) to central Boston
You'll find BOS at One Harborside Drive.
Logan International Airport to central Boston has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Logan International Airport (BOS)
August is the busiest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Boston in May.
Book your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Logan International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Boston during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from OAK to BOS in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Boston. Around 306 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, consider Philadelphia, roughly 434 kilometres south-west of Boston. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.