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$49 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Oakland

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Cheapest round-trip
$149
Overall average: $136
Southwest
Wed 4/22Wed 4/29
SAN - OAK • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$164
Typical prices: $107-$229
Southwest
Tue 3/31Sat 4/4
SAN - OAK • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Oakland (SAN-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Oakland 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 San Diego to Oakland

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
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6:25 am - 1:05 pm
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4:10 pm - 5:40 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$149Southwest
Thu, Jun 4 - Sun, Jun 7
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8:55 pm - 10:30 pm
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1h 35mnonstop
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9:25 pm - 10:55 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$155Southwest
Wed, Jun 17 - Sat, Jun 20
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8:29 am - 10:12 am
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1h 43mnonstop
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6:30 am - 8:06 am
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1h 36mnonstop
$157Alaska Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
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9:59 pm - 11:37 pm
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1h 38mnonstop
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7:00 am - 8:30 am
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1h 30mnonstop
$162Alaska Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
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8:20 pm - 10:05 pm
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1h 45mnonstop
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9:20 pm - 10:50 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$164Southwest
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
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7:05 pm - 11:46 pm
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4h 41m
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5:55 am - 12:23 pm
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6h 28m
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$166Delta
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
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6:35 am - 10:35 am
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4h 00m
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6:15 am - 7:45 am
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$167Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 2
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6:30 am - 8:20 am
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1h 50mnonstop
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2:20 pm - 3:45 pm
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1h 25mnonstop
$173Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Sat, Apr 4
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7:55 am - 12:30 pm
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4h 35m
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9:20 pm - 10:50 pm
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$174Southwest
Fri, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 19
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8:29 am - 10:12 am
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1h 43mnonstop
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6:30 am - 8:06 am
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1h 36mnonstop
$176Alaska Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Oakland flights

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

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Planning a trip from San Diego to Oakland? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Oakland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Diego to Oakland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Diego to Oakland, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Oakland, 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 San Diego to Oakland is April, where tickets cost $136 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $271 and $257 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Oakland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Oakland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 44% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Oakland

 
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Blane Bachelor

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Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Gabriel Leigh

Expert on OAK

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 38% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Oakland

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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Oakland

  • How can I get special assistance services at SAN?

    If you require certain special assistance services, you should contact the TSA Care team at SAN and inform them of the special assistance services you’ll require while at the airport at least 72h before your flight. On the day of your flight, you’ll be received by a TSA Care official who will ensure that you get the services you require from the moment you get to the airport until you settle on your flight.

  • Where can I eat in SAN?

    Terminals 1, 2 East, and 2 West feature superb restaurants. Thus, if you’d like to have a meal before your flight, you can get the food you desire at any of these terminals. In Terminal 1, you can eat at Pacifica Breeze Café or Ciao Gourmet Market, while in Terminal 2 East, you can enjoy a quality dish at either California Pizza or Jack in the Box. In Terminal 2 West, you can eat at Qdoba Mexican Grill, Saffron Thai, or Camden Food Co.

  • Can I rent a car at OAK?

    If you’d like to rent a car at OAK, you can do so without hassle, as the airport has a Rental Car facility connected to the terminal via a free shuttle service. You can rent a car from Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise, Budget, and Alamo at this car rental facility.

  • Does OAK have interesting places to check out?

    OAK is home to various places you should check out before exiting. They include a public art gallery in Terminal 2, duty-free stores on the Airside of Terminal 1, and the Oakland Aviation Museum in the North Field.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Oakland was $49 for a one-way ticket and $149 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from San Diego to Oakland. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Oakland?

    San Diego and Oakland are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Diego from San Diego and will be arriving at Oakland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Oakland?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Oakland flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Oakland?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Oakland.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Oakland?

    There are nonstop flights from San Diego to Oakland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Oakland, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Oakland are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $213 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $177 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 San Diego to Oakland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from San Diego 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 San Diego to Oakland?

    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 Oakland with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and OAK 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 San Diego to Oakland?

    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 Oakland from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $128 or less one-way and $208 or less round-trip.
  • In San Diego, you’ll have to head to San Diego International Airport (SAN) to board your flight to Oakland. Like other international airports, SAN features lengthy security lines. To clear these lines in time for your flight, on the day you’re supposed to fly to Oakland, you should reach this airport at least 2h before your flight is set to take off.
  • If you’d like to travel to SAN using public transportation from the San Diego city center, you can board a taxi, bus, or shared-ride shuttle. Of the three, taxis cover the distance between the two destinations fastest. Hence, if you’re in a rush, you should travel by taxi. The buses and shared-ride shuttles that serve this route charge lower fares than the taxis. Thus, if you’d like to travel affordably, you should travel by bus or shared-ride shuttle.
  • SAN is home to two remarkable Be Relax Spa locations in Terminal 2. One is near Gate 26, while the other is near Gate 36. They feature excellent caregivers. As such, while waiting for your flight to Oakland at SAN, you can enjoy professional spa services at either. These spas are usually open from 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays and from 6 pm to 9 pm every other day of the week.
  • On a flight from SAN to Oakland, you can land at Oakland International Airport (OAK), Noman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or San Francisco International Airport (SFO). When booking your flight to Oakland, it’s in your best interest to settle on one that lands at OAK, as among the three, it is the closest to Oakland.
  • OAK Airport is home to an outstanding lounge between Gates 8 and 8A in Terminal 1. Known as Escape Lounge, this top-tier relaxation area features comfy seats, magazines, clean lavatories, and elite snacks. Given that it has hospitable staff, at this lounge, you’ll enjoy superb customer service.

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Oakland

 
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11821 reviews
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Worst first/business class I have ever flown after 75 years on planes. Barely acceptable seats, terrible food, uninterested attendants, unavailable WiFi. I’ll never fly this airline again.

4.0 OkayJerry, Jan 2026
SAN - ORD
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Worst first/business class I have ever flown after 75 years on planes. Barely acceptable seats, terrible food, uninterested attendants, unavailable WiFi. I’ll never fly this airline again.

Again, very smooth and all of the Alaska folks were great. They continue to meet all my needs.

The whole experience went smoothly with no hitches along the way.

My Alaska Airlines return flight, although worked out in the end, didn't start off well. The initial plane that my family and I boarded was grounded because of a mishap that happened to one of the engines and everyone on board had to disembark the plane. Thankfully we were accommodated with a another plane but our initial flight was supposed to have departed at 11 pm San Diego time for Orlando but instead we ended up leaving at 1:40 am San Diego time. All Passengers were informed that part of the delay was that the plane had to be inspected by the captain, the food had to be stocked and the individuals responsible for fueling the plane left for the evening and had to be summoned to return to fill up our. The Alaska Airlines crew at the airport and on the plane were awesome and apologetic. I know that the crew wasn't responsible for the mishap of the engine but I think in the future the airline should offer a complimentary drink or (1) item of food other than pretzels, nuts or chips to all passengers since we're not to blame for the extreme set backs. The airline in general is good and I recommend to all flyers.

Late leaving so threatened our connection in Vegas to Seattle. We did make up time and made our connection.

The ticket I purchased through Kayak did not show up in my Alaska Airlines app, and neither of the codes given to me worked for online check in. I've never had to show up to the airport at 6am wondering if I've been scammed. Cheap flight fare or whatever does not play well with airlines and I will be wary of using Kayak in the future.

Dropping off of the checked bags took way longer than it should have. The agent for the pre-tagged and ready to drop off line was gone and didn't come back for about 15 minutes. The other bag check lines were barely moving. Agents were standing around and not much was getting done. Everything else about the flight was great.

Was late but $50 voucher was great benefit of the summit card.

See previous. It was the flight from Honolulu to Kapalua that was cancelled.

I truly appreciated the kindness and attentiveness of the staff and flight attendants. They did their best to be prompt with departure times to San Diego and back to New York! Alaska Airlines ... you are awesome!!

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

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.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Very smooth checking in our luggage with a super pleasant SW agent. I enjoyed a fun entertaining movie.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

Flight was canceled 8 hours before departure for lack of operational control and prepositioning of a plane. Then had the audacity to say it was because of weather, however there was no weather here in California or New Orleans or in between. It was the weather in Florida, Florida it had nothing to do with our flight path just the plane was supposed to fly us. 8 hours is more than enough time to move a plane anywhere in the US. That left me with a bill of 1200 dollars to re book a flight oh and kayaks insurance what a joke. Probably will never use kayak or spirit ever again terrible companies terrible customer service. I’ll also let everyone and anyone know this was an abomination and only for the customer. Also will be making a report to the DOT on bad business practices on behalf of kayak and spirit as well as the BBB. Do better, take care of your customers and don’t suck

The airplane had a strange noise that was constant throughout the flight. Thankfully I had noise-cancelling over-ear headphones that muted much of it.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

The plane was freezing and everyone had on their winter coats. I pulled out my sweaters out of my carryon to cover myself and put on an extra pair of socks. They offered NO FREE drinks or snacks on a 6 hour flight. The seats don’t have plugs or charges or any form of entertainment- so I just played my one downloaded game on my phone because I couldn’t sleep because I was too cold. Miserable flight though we landed safely.

Always comes in handy when I want a quick weekend getaway.

My luggage didn’t arrive at LAX, so that wasn’t a good experience.

I was never aware that I had to pay $100 per luggage to them on the plane that are simply carry-ons. This is discriminatory and I’m going to be alerting my entire family and friends and my Instagram following up over 75,000 of this issue and misunderstanding, including mismanaging.

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.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

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