Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
Oakland is seven hours behind London and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your LGW to OAK flight.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Many passengers pass through Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) when flying between LGW and OAK.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
P79,814 is the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Return flights start at P56,222. These fares may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to OAK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on time.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is approximately 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Consider booking a hotel close to OAK if you're on a late London Gatwick Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Travel at your own pace with a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car or Dollar and experience more of Oakland and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres from central Oakland. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Oakland in May.
When booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. September is the warmest month in Oakland, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to OAK sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Oakland has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be explored. About 64 kilometres south-east of Oakland, a visit to San Jose will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of United States, head for San Francisco, roughly 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are key highlights.