OAK - SJO

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Cheapest round-trip
$549
Typical prices: $516-$589
Southwest
Tue 9/1Fri 9/18
OAK - SJO • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$250
Southwest
Wed 9/30
OAK - SJO • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $549 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $557 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 8h 26m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Oakland to San José (OAK-SJO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Oakland to San José that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Oakland to San José

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 18
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 6:40 pm
OAK
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SJO
12h 10m
2 stops
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1:40 pm - 7:50 am
SJO
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OAK
19h 10m
2 stops
$549Southwest
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16
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7:05 pm - 12:20 pm
OAK
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SJO
15h 15m
2 stops
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9:00 am - 6:40 am
SJO
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OAK
23h 40m
2 stops
$585Southwest
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 12:48 pm
OAK
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SJO
12h 18m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:44 pm
SJO
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OAK
15h 44m
1 stop
$586Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20
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11:30 pm - 9:56 pm
OAK
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SJO
21h 26m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:44 pm
SJO
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OAK
15h 44m
1 stop
$601Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
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8:00 am - 7:40 pm
OAK
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SJO
10h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 7:10 am
SJO
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OAK
18h 40m
2 stops
$603Southwest
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:56 pm
OAK
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SJO
21h 26m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:44 pm
SJO
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OAK
15h 44m
1 stop
$604Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20
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8:22 pm - 1:20 am
OAK
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SJO
27h 58m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:44 pm
SJO
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OAK
15h 44m
1 stop
$608Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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11:30 pm - 12:48 pm
OAK
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SJO
12h 18m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:25 pm
SJO
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OAK
15h 25m
2 stops
$610Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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11:15 pm - 9:56 pm
OAK
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SJO
21h 41m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:25 pm
SJO
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OAK
39h 25m
3 stops
$616Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Thu, Aug 20
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11:30 pm - 9:56 pm
OAK
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SJO
21h 26m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 6:34 pm
SJO
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OAK
12h 34m
2 stops
$620Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Oakland to San José flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Oakland to San José to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to San José?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Oakland to San José, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Oakland to San José is July, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,220 and $778 respectively.

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Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$250
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Oakland to San José

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FAQs for booking flights from Oakland to San José

  • What is the cheapest flight from Oakland to San José?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Oakland to San José was $250 for a one-way ticket and $549 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Oakland and San José?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to San José from Oakland.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Oakland to San José?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Oakland to San José?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Oakland to San José.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Oakland to San José?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San José from Oakland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Oakland to San José?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San José with an airline and back to Oakland with another airline. Booking your flights between Oakland and SJO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Oakland to San José?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San José from Oakland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Oakland to San José

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Oakland to San José. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
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8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

8.0 ExcellentGreg, Oct 2025
OAK - BUR
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Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delayed flight. Nicest crew member was a SW pilot flying seated next to me who kindly move to seat the final passenger. Flight extra delayed. My cup of refreshment of ginger ale was so packed with ice it was literally 2 sips.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Southwest Airlines is behind the times with a woefully inefficient service animal policy that leads to major inconsistency and stress for passengers and crew alike. Despite so many attempts to share feedback and request better support, they bungled it once again and provoked a panic attack in the process, with no apologies or acknowledgment that their crew was failing to adhere to their own inadequate policies. WiFi didn’t work, flight was delayed by an hour, it was about what I’ve come to expect from Southwest these days.

Flights were full but SWA still managed to get everyone loaded and depart on time. No snack or beverage service on the first leg due to turbulance. Seats were clean but very little cushioning. Reasonable amount of leg room.

Our flight to Oakland was great bc the plane was new but it was delayed by 15min not bad at all. Over all it was an 8/10

Our flight to Vegas was delayed by almost two hours - I appreciated the updates but it was a bummer of a start to a celebratory trip. The delays meant we missed our dinner reservations we made a month ago so that was disappointing. Once we got to the gate, though, the crew did all they could to make up for the lost time and to keep it efficient and enjoyable, so I appreciate their efforts!!

There was a problem that delayed boarding for more than 20 min. and once everyone was on board, the plane did not take off for another 30 min. which then made our arrival in Phoenix 1 hour late.

Our two flights from GRR to MDW and MDW to OAK were both delayed due to weather. Be sure to build in a sufficient buffer in the transfer time to account for this type of problem. SW recommends connections as short as 40 min. Don't do this. We had to change concourses in MDW, a pretty long walk, to make our connection. Rule of thumb I use when traveling on flights with multiple legs is for connections of 80 min or more, unless there is no plane change, in which case it doesn't matter.

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