Oakland International Airport (OAK) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips
Oakland, United States · OAK · North America
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal 1 | Southwest (dominant),Spirit,Frontier,Sun Country | |
| Terminal 2 | Alaska,Delta,United,Hawaiian,Volaris |
Pro Tips
- The AirBART + BART combo is excellent — significantly cheaper than a taxi to San Francisco.
- OAK fares are often $50–100 less per ticket than equivalent SFO flights — always check both airports.
- Southwest's heavy presence at OAK means bag fees are waived for most passengers (2 free checked bags).
- The terminal facilities are functional but not luxury — don't expect fancy dining or lounges.
- BART runs directly to SFO from Coliseum — you can actually get between OAK and SFO by transit in about 50 minutes.
- Parking at OAK is reasonably priced compared to SFO; the connected garages are convenient.
- Weekend morning flights are often the best value — Southwest's BNA and Vegas routes frequently have deals.