Cheap Flights from OAK to SCN: When to Fly from Oakland to Saarbrücken

 

The cheapest times to fly from OAK to SCN are

• January 1st to January 28th (except the week of January 15th)
• February 26th to August 19th (except the weeks of March 19th, May 28th, June 25th, and July 2nd)
• mid to late September

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 SCN is early to mid May. Prices can be as high as $6848 for Wednesday flights during late November to early December, or as low as $3380 for Sunday flights around early to mid May.

 

When to Fly to Saarbrücken

Flying from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Saarbrucken (SCN) will usually cost between $3631 to $6040 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid May with an average ticket price of $4000. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late November to early December, with an average price of $5785. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1786 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $4541 can be considered a good price for a round-trip OAK to SCN flight.

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

Compared to other flights, the OAK to SCN 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 $0.5, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Sunday is usually the cheapest day to fly to SCN, and Saturday the cheapest day to fly back into OAK. Wednesdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $1839 (27%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Sunday and returning a week later will cost an average of $4069. Return trip prices are from the SCN to OAK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from OAK to SCN can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 11 hour 12 minutes may not 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 not usually a nonstop flight from OAK to SCN while comparing.

 

Flight Hacking OAK to SCN

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 SCN — but Champion Traveler does!

 

Flight Questions Answered

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

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Air France, Alaska, American, British Airways, Delta, Icelandair, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Luxair, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

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

The distance between the two airports is roughly 5678 miles or 9138 kilometers.

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

The real-world flight time for a nonstop OAK to SCN flight is about 11 hour 12 minutes.

How many flights go between Oakland, CA and Saarbrucken?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 12 available flights from OAK to SCN.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Please note that while we’ve worked hard to analyzed tens of millions of flights to get you this data, we do not calculate current live prices or guarantee pricing. Please see our partners using the links above for current offers.