Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Oakland (SAN - OAK)

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$157	Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Oakland is currently $157
Cheapest one-way flight	$69	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Oakland is currently $69
Last-minute weekend getaway	$257	Southwest Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 9 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Oakland is currently $257
Cheapest business class flights	$317	Alaska Nonstop 2 hr Sat, May 30 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Oakland is currently $317

Fastest flight	1 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Oakland takes 1 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Oakland is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $60–175
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $205–440

Popular airlines from San Diego to Oakland

Southwest

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $140–325

54 weekly nonstop flights

SAN - OAK Every day

2493 weekly connecting flights

SAN - OAK Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $290–790

27 weekly nonstop flights

SAN - OAK Every day

101 weekly connecting flights

SAN - OAK Every day
Delta

from $288

Typical price: $265–700

52 weekly connecting flights

SAN - OAK Every day

Popular airports near San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

San Diego United States 10 min 2 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 37 min 16 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 2 hr 2 min 111 mi
John Wayne Airport (SNA)

Santa Ana United States 1 hr 21 min 78 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 San Diego to Oakland

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Oakland are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $60 to $175.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Oakland is $157, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Oakland is $157, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Oakland is $288, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Oakland starts at $157 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $69 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego 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 San Diego to Oakland.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 54 nonstop flights and 2,493 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Oakland are:

Alaska offers 27 nonstop flights and 101 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .
Delta offers 52 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Oakland recently found on Google Flights was with Alaska from $157. The cheapest one-way flight was with Southwest from $69.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Oakland is $157, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Oakland is $157, flying from May 30 to May 31.
The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Oakland is $288, flying from Jul 25 to Jul 26.

Southwest and Alaska fly direct from San Diego to Oakland.

There are 54 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Alaska direct flights from San Diego 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 San Diego and Oakland at price $257 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

Southwest and Alaska fly direct from San Diego to Oakland.

There are 54 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Oakland per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Alaska direct flights from San Diego 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 direct flights from San Diego to Oakland on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Oakland start at $157 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Alaska.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego 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 San Diego and Oakland start at $317 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31 with Alaska.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Oakland start at $157 from Sat, May 30 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from San Diego 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 San Diego and Oakland starts at $257 from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10 with Southwest.

The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Oakland at price $257 is offered by Southwest from Sat, May 9 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego 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.