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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)

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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
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    David E.
    "Be cool to the flight crew on Southwest - they're awesome!! :-)"(48 Tips)
    Chris Gunrack
    "Easy connection to downtown SF via the AirBart bus and BART"(14 Tips)
    EM H.
    "OAK: it's not FREE wifi if you have to download an app to use."(18 Tips)
    Brooks J.
    "Some nice upgrades at OAK, much more comfortable."(7 Tips)
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  • Brooks J.
    Brooks JordanFebruary 6, 2010
    Now you get a "security pass" at a kiosk for Southwest after 121 boarding passes have been issued. Something about their Business Select program.
  • Rick H.
    Rick HenriksonOctober 24, 2009
    Been here 5+ times
    I pretty much never have any problems at OAK. You can check in less than 45 minutes before takeoff without much trouble on jetblue.
  • Nate S.
    Nate SpeesDecember 12, 2011
    Check out Pyramid, good beer for an airport!
  • P G.
    P GAugust 25, 2012
    Wear flip flops so you be speedy through security!
  • Bart D.
    Bart DennyAugust 6, 2014
    Warning for international arrivals: not many agents working the immigration desks. So it pays to be in front of plane.
  • Katie L.
    Katie LanceApril 28, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Starbucks at Gate 22 opens at 5am! Be 1st in line to get fully caffeinated!
  • Brennan N.
    Brennan NovakOctober 29, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    When flying SouthWest pay $15 to upgrade to business class... You get to shortcut the security line. Well worth it!
  • Sergio M.
    Sergio MedinaJuly 14, 2014
    Don't buy anything in the store before the security checkpoint. It is more expensive than inside
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserApril 26, 2019
    Been here 25+ times
    Food court in T2 is closed for some of 2019.
  • Everyday
    EverydayFebruary 28, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Pretty small airport. There is only one main security line...recommend at least 1.5 hours at the least to check in (w/o no checked bags)
  • Trevor
    TrevorApril 10, 2013
    Join the mile high club. You know you want to.
  • Darryl M.
    Darryl MancoSeptember 20, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Remember, TSA = thousands standing around tell them you're horny when you get the nuance of a pat down.
  • Joselito L.
    Joselito LaudenciaDecember 23, 2010
    There's a Peets coffee down further from the Starbucks kiosk! Get your local coffee on!
  • Harold S.
    Harold SneedMay 5, 2014
    Simple and Quiet terminals
  • James V.heart icon on user image
    James VincentJuly 30, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Easy access to the Bay Area
  • John B.
    John BradyNovember 25, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Andale burritos- twice the price, half the size.
  • Otis S.
    Otis SpunkmeyerMarch 2, 2011
    Otis Spunkmeyer factory store is just 4 miles away. Drop by as you leave OAK!
  • Ray H.
    Ray HartjenJanuary 30, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Flying out of busy Terminal 2 (Southwest)? Try Terminal 1 security line and just walk over.
  • Nine By Blue
    Nine By BlueJuly 26, 2010
    Hello fellow frequent traveler. Check out one of our fave travel sites for the modern travel site flight001.com where you'll find stuff like paper shampoo. Awesome. xo, Jane
  • Brie S.
    Brie SusiniSeptember 20, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Check the Raiders' schedule before you book your flights.. It can get hectic!!!
  • Barbara M.
    Barbara MMarch 28, 2012
    Best airport ever! Fast check-in.
  • Douglas L.
    Douglas LezametaNovember 7, 2013
    Going Los Angeles
  • Royden S.
    Royden SJanuary 29, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Terminal 2 TSA line too long? Go through Terminal 1. Line is usually short and you can cut through to Terminal 2 by the Starbucks.
  • Aaron B.
    Aaron BlumenthalMarch 7, 2013
    Pro Tip: Don't get murdered.
  • Megu K.
    Megu KFebruary 25, 2014
    They must have a thing against women. All the women's bathrooms are closed after 1am but the men's aren't.
  • Christine H.
    Christine HoffmanMay 29, 2012
    Super nice Southwest airlines staff
  • Nicole L.
    Nicole LippmanDecember 18, 2010
    Been here 50+ times
    flying SWA with bags? print your boarding pass near the entrance by security then hop in the express baggage drop off. save yourself the time and stress.
  • Sean R.
    Sean RouseAugust 27, 2023
    Been here 100+ times
    One of these screens doesn’t quite look right.
  • Shinaheart icon on user image
    ShinaOctober 9, 2017
    Oakland TSA over SFO TSA any day.
  • Tom M.
    Tom MaxwellMay 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Really small airport and BART closes at around midnight, so if you have a late flight and need to get to SF don't fly in here.
  • Darrylon E.heart icon on user image
    Darrylon EvansDecember 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Raiders!!!!!!!!!!
  • dan t.
    dan tamuraMay 20, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    The waffles. Try them.
  • K Z.
    K ZSeptember 10, 2010
    Add some extra time to your schedule if you need to rent a car. Car rental requires a shuttle ride.
  • Christina H.
    Christina HernandezOctober 1, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Terminal 2 has better food & drink options.
  • Mihika V.heart icon on user image
    Mihika VermaAugust 27, 2016
    Don't fly here if you're flying international - immigration and customs takes forever!
  • Jimmie W.heart icon on user image
    Jimmie WashingtonOctober 5, 2013
    Keep your eye on your luggage
  • Rexheart icon on user image
    RexSeptember 6, 2017
    Uber/Lyft pickup area is a bit of a mess. Too small to handle volume
  • CitySolve
    CitySolveDecember 5, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Baggage claim is one of the longest waits in the country. Check yo' bag and check yo'self!
  • Joel B.
    Joel BuffingtonOctober 16, 2013
    F the Raiders!
  • Tyler C.
    Tyler ClarkMay 24, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    This is the way to go out of the SF Bay Area. Read more
  • Vi T.
    Vi TranAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    The nicest TSA/security.
  • Rochelle I.
    Rochelle IAugust 5, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Lots of outlets for charging your devices! Awesome!
  • Lenny L.heart icon on user image
    Lenny LesserNovember 14, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Uber is cheaper than a cab.
  • Nine By Blue
    Nine By BlueJuly 21, 2010
    Speaking of Search, use the uPoint app to keep track of where you left your car in that big ol' OAK parking lot. xo, Robot
  • Debbie F.
    Debbie FournierDecember 27, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Go to oaklandairport.com/parking for parking lot discount coupons.
  • verucka s.
    verucka saltApril 9, 2012
    Cheaper flights then SFO...less confusing too!
  • Rafael
    RafaelNovember 8, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Grab a cocktail & "relax"
  • Mutineer Magazine
    Mutineer MagazineDecember 22, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Way easier than SFO. Get here early and grab a beer.
  • Aidan M.
    Aidan McWhinneyAugust 17, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Do not fly Allegiant Air unless you have no choice, or it is already the apocalypse.
  • Sean R.
    Sean RouseNovember 24, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Now has TSA pre-check.
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San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK)
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Oakland, CA 94621
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Owned and operated by the Port of Oakland, OAK is California’s fourth largest airport, with more than 13 million passengers passing through our gates every year.
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