Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Diego on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Oakland to San Diego. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to San Diego is August, where tickets cost $177 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $417 and $318 respectively.
In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Oakland to San Diego were found on Alaska Airlines ($137) and Southwest ($140).
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Oakland to San Diego. They are: Alaska Airlines, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $36 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.
Each day, there are between 10 and 12 nonstop flights that take off from Oakland and land in San Diego, with an average flight time of 1h 33m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 80 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.
The duration of a nonstop flight to San Diego from Oakland is typically 1h 30m. The journey crosses a distance of 445 miles.
Early birds can take the earliest flight from Oakland at 6:05 am and will be landing in San Diego at 7:40 am.
If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Oakland to San Diego jets off at 9:25 pm and lands at 10:55 pm.
Based on the flight data, it is generally cheaper to fly from Oakland to San Diego on a Monday. The most affordable month to travel this route is May.
Booking Advance: Book your flight at least 3 months in advance for the best rates.
Cheapest Airline: Spirit Airlines tends to offer the cheapest flights for this route.
Flight Route: The direct route from Oakland (OAK) to San Diego (SAN) is the cheapest.
Direct or Layover: Direct flights are generally cheaper for this route.
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| Low season | January |
|---|---|
| High season | July |
| Cheapest flight | $69 |
Direct departures
Oakland to San Diego
Monday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Tuesday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Wednesday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Thursday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Friday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Saturday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Sunday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Direct returns
San Diego to Oakland
Monday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Tuesday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Wednesday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Thursday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Friday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Saturday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Sunday
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Alaska Airlines,Southwest
Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.
Not able to get boarding pass for domestic connection flight when check in at international airport. I was told I need to get connection flight boarding pass after I entered US. It us very inconvenient.
I was very impressed at how Alaska Airlines handles people with medical needs.
Everything went smoothly from the transfer from Orlando to a quick board. Flight was not full and we were able to get underway a little early. My only critique is that in Orlando, they offered active duty service members and veterans to board ahead of their zones in the initial boarding process. They did not offer to veterans in San Diego. Both flights were comfortable
Good flight overall. Lots of bumps during flight but pilot kept searching for smooth air
The gate agents begged us to check our carryons. They BEGGED us, over and over, and said that the flight was completely, totally full, and said that if we don't check our bags, it will cause huge delays. They finally said that "group suchandsuch will be required to check bags!" So I checked mine. Well, the flight wasn't close to being full, and many of the overhead compartments were *empty*! Moreover, my bag was delayed at the carousel, and it wasn't on the carousel that was posted. COME ON, AIRLINE, you can look at the seating for the flight on your computer and decide whether it's really necessary to beg and beg and beg people to go through the hassle of checking their bags! This is annoying as hell and makes me not want to use your crummy airline ever again.
A gluten free option I could actually eat would have been nice.
Good. I didn’t order food and there was no entertainment available.
It is a hassle to not have entertainment screens on the backs of the seats.
The seat on the plane out was broken and would not lean back. I have back problems and sitting up straight was hard on my lower back and caused pain for over half the flight. Since I paid extra for First Class so I would not have these issues. This needs to be addressed.
No headphones provided. No gf food. Only 1 beverage cart run sAN to HNL. Rarely saw crew members
The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.
No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.
Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.
Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.
This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den
The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.
Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable
The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.
No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!
Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline
Packed flight, which makes it tough on crew and boarding staff (and the customers of course). But this was great boarding, clear instructions, etc. Traveling on the weekends are always fraught with danger as you have families and less frequent flyers thus more confusion. But this flight went as planned.
Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.
New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.
Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.
6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.
First class ticket gets you no seat back entertainment? I have to bring my own laptop to see a movie? And most of their movies have ADS? No thank you. Worse: Tiny snacks only on a 2 hr flight?
Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.
No complaints other than luggage carousel was incorrectly guiding passengers to the wrong carousel on the screen.
Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time
The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.
They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked
Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.
The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport
Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.
It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.
When I wanted to check in 3 hours prior to boarding time, the employees mentioned “a little over an hour delay” so I waited for an hour then I went to go look for food in the terminal and most people from that flight were in the same area looking for food. Finally I decided after food to check to see if it’s anytime closer and now it’s 2 mins until boarding closes?! What are you kidding me? I didn’t receive anything via sms about boarding now nor via email or on the intercom. I luckily made it through, barely, and then there’s no room for my carry on mind you I’m in the very first row so I had to place my purse in one further row back and my carry on sections down. Not sure who pays for better seats to get your stuff placed all over the plane but that was the worst experience I’ve ever had flying with anyone.
Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.
i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested
I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.
This airline sucks. They offer low rates then charge you for everything, the app does not work well, the seats are the most uncomfortable. Maintenance issues on the flight, and you still have to sit through their credit card commercials. People are nice enough but does not make up for overall poor experience.