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Cheapest round-trip
$123
Typical prices: $96-$217
Southwest
Wed 9/23Mon 9/28
SAN - OAK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$127
Typical prices: $114-$227
Southwest
Mon 8/24Wed 8/26
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, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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12:25 pm - 4:00 pm
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OAK
3h 35m
1 stop
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9:35 am - 11:05 am
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SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$123Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6
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12:25 pm - 4:00 pm
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OAK
3h 35m
1 stop
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6:20 am - 7:50 am
OAK
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SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$123Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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12:40 pm - 2:33 pm
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OAK
1h 53mnonstop
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12:13 pm - 8:14 pm
OAK
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SAN
8h 01m
1 stop
$123Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
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12:25 pm - 4:00 pm
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OAK
3h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 7:45 am
OAK
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SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$123Southwest
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
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9:16 pm - 11:10 pm
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OAK
1h 54mnonstop
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3:13 pm - 4:50 pm
OAK
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SAN
1h 37mnonstop
$127Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
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4:22 pm - 6:12 pm
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OAK
1h 50mnonstop
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3:13 pm - 4:50 pm
OAK
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1h 37mnonstop
$127Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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9:03 pm - 9:22 am
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OAK
12h 19m
1 stop
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10:17 am - 8:17 pm
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10h 00m
1 stop
$128Frontier
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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9:03 pm - 5:56 pm
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OAK
20h 53m
1 stop
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10:17 am - 8:17 pm
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10h 00m
1 stop
$138Frontier
Sat, Aug 22 - Mon, Aug 24
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9:21 am - 11:06 am
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1h 45mnonstop
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12:13 pm - 8:14 pm
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8h 01m
1 stop
$145Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Aug 30
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6:00 pm - 7:52 pm
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1h 52mnonstop
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8:37 pm - 8:14 pm
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SAN
23h 37m
1 stop
$148Multiple 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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Oakland, California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Oakland, California departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Oakland, California from San Diego usually cost between $117 and $227 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $123 on Southwest (Sep 2-Sep 6).

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 Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays 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 September, where tickets cost $152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $359 and $333 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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Oakland

 
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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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

Expert on SAN

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 season

January

Cheapest flight

$59
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 45% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Diego to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Oakland was $59 for a one-way ticket and $123 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, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta 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 $258 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 $207 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • 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 $108 or less one-way and $167 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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Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Diego to Oakland.
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Direct departures

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

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Direct returns

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

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Other airlines flying from San Diego to Oakland

Flights from the other most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Oakland according to KAYAK users. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability are not guaranteed.