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The cheapest times to fly from OAK to CRL are

  • July 23rd to December 2nd (except the weeks of July 30th, September 10th, and October 22nd)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from OAK to CRL is mid to late August. Prices can be as high as $6997 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $3506 for Thursday flights around mid to late August.

 

When to Fly to Brussels

Flying from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Charleroi (CRL) will usually cost between $3562 to $6618 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late August with an average ticket price of $3838. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $6145. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $2307 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $4226 can be considered a good price for a round-trip OAK to CRL flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the OAK to CRL route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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OAK to CRL Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the OAK to CRL flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Oakland. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.47, which is a bit above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Thursday is usually the cheapest day to fly to CRL, and Wednesday the cheapest day to fly back into OAK. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Brussels, and Mondays are the most expensive days to return to Oakland. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $1801 (27%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Thursday and returning a week later will cost an average of $3959. Return trip prices are from the CRL to OAK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from OAK to CRL can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 10 hour 57 minutes may be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is a nonstop flight from OAK to CRL while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Brussels National Airport (BRU) in Brussels

  • 30 miles (48 km) away from CRL
  • Usually 84.19% less expensive than CRL
  • 1-layover flights available

See OAK to BRU flights

Destination alternative #2: Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) in Paris

  • 131 miles (211 km) away from CRL
  • Usually 87.53% less expensive than CRL
  • Nonstop flights available

See OAK to CDG flights

Destination alternative #3: Schiphol Airport (AMS) in Amsterdam

  • 128 miles (206 km) away from CRL
  • Usually 85.03% less expensive than CRL
  • 1-layover flights available

See OAK to AMS flights

Destination alternative #4: Luxembourg Airport (LUX) in Luxembourg

  • 97 miles (156 km) away from CRL
  • Usually 83.32% less expensive than CRL
  • 2-layover flights available

See OAK to LUX flights

Destination alternative #5: Duesseldorf Airport (DUS) in Dusseldorf

  • 116 miles (187 km) away from CRL
  • Usually 79.42% less expensive than CRL
  • 1-layover flights available

See OAK to DUS flights

Destination alternative #6: Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam

  • 103 miles (166 km) away from CRL
  • Usually 76.96% less expensive than CRL
  • 2-layover flights available

See OAK to RTM flights

 

Flight Hacking OAK to CRL

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from OAK to CRL — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Barcelona (OAK > BCN > CRL)

  • Price for both tickets: $578
  • Average savings: $3649 (86.33%)

See OAK to BCN flights

Hack #2: Manchester (OAK > MAN > CRL)

  • Price for both tickets: $726
  • Average savings: $3501 (82.83%)

See OAK to MAN flights

Hack #3: Copenhagen (OAK > CPH > CRL)

  • Price for both tickets: $856
  • Average savings: $3370 (79.74%)

See OAK to CPH flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from OAK to CRL? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, Belavia, Delta, Lufthansa, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Brussels South Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 5537 miles or 8911 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from OAK to CRL?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop OAK to CRL flight is about 10 hour 57 minutes.

How many flights go between Oakland, CA and Charleroi?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 11 available flights from OAK to CRL.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code OAK
Origination airport name Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
City Oakland, CA
Country the United States
Latitude 37.7
Longitude -122.2

Return Airport

Destination code CRL
Destination airport name Brussels South Airport
City Charleroi
Country Belgium
Latitude 50.5
Longitude 4.5

 

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