Travelling from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK): What you need to know
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is located in Oakland. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is 19 hours behind Melbourne.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to OAK.
During popular months such as December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Melbourne to OAK even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find cities that could split up the flight. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is an option when taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
68% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to OAK flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you just a short drive away.
Most flights that depart Avalon Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 80%.
About San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near OAK instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar to explore Oakland and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport flight.
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Getting from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Oakland. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is ₹ 73,780. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 130,189. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to OAK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
October is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK). Visit Oakland in August if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Melbourne to OAK plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. September is the warmest month in Oakland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 17ºC.
More about Oakland
After booking your flight from Melbourne to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Oakland:
Your Oakland visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions that belong on your itinerary include Fox Theatre, African American Museum and Library and Oracle Arena.
Explore more of the United States
Oakland will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 241 kilometres southeast of Oakland, a visit to Fresno will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, consider Sacramento, roughly 113 kilometres northeast of Oakland. Old Sacramento Waterfront, California State Railroad Museum and Old Sacramento State Historic Park are among its highlights.
