Cheap Flights from Oakland to Washington
Cheap Flights from Oakland to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Oakland to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Oakland to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–17,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Oakland to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-11-23
OAK - DCA
Economy | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
OAK - IAD
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-26
OAK - DCA
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-26
OAK - DCA
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 17,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-23
OAK - DCA
Economy | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 17,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-23
OAK - DCA
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 17,500 Pts + $11.2
Oakland to Washington flight facts
Distance
2,415 mi
3,886 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 5h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Airports in Oakland
OAK · Metropolitan Oakland Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Washington · San Francisco is 11 mi from Oakland
Flights San Jose - Washington · San Jose is 29 mi from Oakland
Flights Oakland - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Sacramento - Washington · Sacramento is 75 mi from Oakland
Flights Reno - Washington · Reno is 181 mi from Oakland
Premium cabin flights from Oakland to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
OAK - BWI
First | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
OAK - DCA
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
OAK - DCA
First | 2 Stops | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Oakland to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Oakland to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Oakland to Washington.
Oakland and Washington are about 2,415 miles (3,886 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,415-mile straight-line distance takes about 5h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is 3 hours ahead of Oakland.
Departures from Oakland: Metropolitan Oakland Intl (OAK). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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