Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Oakland (SAC - OAK)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sacramento to Oakland and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$283	Alaska 1 stop 14 hr Mon, Jun 1 — Tue, Jun 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Oakland is currently $283
Cheapest one-way flight	$132	Alaska 1 stop 7 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Sacramento to Oakland is currently $132
Last-minute weekend getaway	$621	Southwest 1 stop 4 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sacramento to Oakland is currently $621
Cheapest business class flights	$623	Alaska 1 stop 8 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sacramento to Oakland is currently $623

Fastest flight	3 hr 5 min	The fastest flight with stops from Sacramento to Oakland takes 3 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Oakland is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $190–495
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $300–470

Popular airlines from Sacramento to Oakland

Southwest

from $347

Typical price: $275–550

2476 weekly connecting flights

SMF - OAK Every day
Alaska

from $283

Typical price: $280–750

153 weekly connecting flights

SMF - OAK Every day

Popular airports near Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 16 min 9 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 1 hr 39 min 81 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 1 hr 55 min 87 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 1 hr 30 min 71 mi

Popular airports near Oakland

Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 15 min 6 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 30 min 14 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 47 min 35 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 27 min 71 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sacramento to Oakland

The cheapest flights from Sacramento to Oakland are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $190 to $495.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $283. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Oakland is $347, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Oakland is $283, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Oakland starts at $283 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $132 and departs on Wed, May 27.

3 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Sacramento to Oakland.

Oakland is a year-round destination with a mild climate. Popular times to visit include the warmest months (May–Oct). Jack London Square is the site of many city events, including a weekly farmers’ market (Sun). Art + Soul Oakland (Aug) sees art, dance, music and kids’ events, plus food and craft vendors. The Eat Real Festival (Sep) offers cooking demonstrations, street food and live music in Jack London Square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sacramento to Oakland.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sacramento to Oakland really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sacramento to Oakland.

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 2,476 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

Another popular airline flying from Sacramento to Oakland is:

Alaska offers 153 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sacramento and Oakland.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sacramento to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $283. The cheapest one-way flight was with Alaska from $132.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Sacramento to Oakland is $347, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 10.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sacramento to Oakland is $283, flying from Jun 1 to Jun 9.

No airline flies direct from Sacramento to Oakland.

There are 2476 Southwest connecting flights from Sacramento to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 153 Alaska connecting flights from Sacramento to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Oakland at price $621 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Sacramento to Oakland.

There are 2476 Southwest connecting flights from Sacramento to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 153 Alaska connecting flights from Sacramento to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Oakland.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sacramento to Oakland, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Oakland start at $623 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sacramento and Oakland start at $283 from Mon, Jun 1 to Tue, Jun 9.

To book business class trips from Sacramento to Oakland, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sacramento and Oakland starts at $621 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sacramento and Oakland at price $621 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Oakland, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.