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$69 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Oakland

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Cheapest round-trip
$117
Typical prices: $240-$102
Southwest
Wed 5/20Sat 5/23
SAN - OAK • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$69
Typical prices: $69-$169
Alaska Airlines
Tue 6/23
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, May 20 - Sat, May 23
Southwest Logo
8:20 pm - 9:55 pm
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OAK
1h 35mnonstop
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6:10 am - 7:40 am
OAK
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SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$117Southwest
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
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8:04 am - 9:45 am
SAN
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OAK
1h 41mnonstop
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6:49 am - 8:25 am
OAK
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SAN
1h 36mnonstop
$127Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 20 - Wed, May 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 9:45 am
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OAK
1h 41mnonstop
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2:58 pm - 4:31 pm
OAK
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SAN
1h 33mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Mon, May 25
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3:25 pm - 4:55 pm
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OAK
1h 30mnonstop
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6:05 am - 7:35 am
OAK
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1h 30mnonstop
$147Southwest
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 19
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6:30 am - 8:10 am
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OAK
1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
OAK
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SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$152Southwest
Thu, May 21 - Sat, May 23
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1:15 pm - 2:55 pm
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1h 40mnonstop
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 8:15 pm
OAK
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1h 30mnonstop
$154Southwest
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
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6:15 am - 11:48 am
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OAK
5h 33m
1 stop
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5:05 pm - 11:43 pm
OAK
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6h 38m
1 stop
$157Delta
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 31
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8:04 am - 9:45 am
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OAK
1h 41mnonstop
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10:29 am - 11:59 am
OAK
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SAN
1h 30mnonstop
$162Alaska Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sat, May 23
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6:30 am - 8:10 am
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1h 40mnonstop
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4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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1h 30mnonstop
$164Southwest
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
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4:45 pm - 6:21 pm
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OAK
1h 36mnonstop
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2:58 pm - 4:31 pm
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SAN
1h 33mnonstop
$167Alaska 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 May.

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 Friday and avoid Mondays 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 July, where tickets cost $142 (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 $334 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 41% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

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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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 59% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 30% 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 $69 for a one-way ticket and $117 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, 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 $242 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 $103 or less one-way and $182 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 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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from San Diego to Oakland

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
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Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
SAN - SLC
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Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

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

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

More efficient with checking lines and boarding/checking bags when needed.

They were really helpful with every question and my kids had never been on a plane and the staff made them feel comfortable

I was on flight #3022 departed from San Diego, California to Medford, Oregon. I had Denise & Damaris as my flight attendants. I didn’t have much interaction with Damaris, but I did with Denise who had, this calm, cool collective voice when she spoke about the emergency exit plans before takeoff. I travel often and I’ve never met a flight attendant that can put you at ease. I felt she respects and takes pride in her position and more airlines need to adopt the integrity and respect that she has for Alaska Airlines. Debbie

All airlines should board planes back to front, instead of catering to higher priced tickets. The boarding groups are inefficient and delay takeoff time

Luggage was severely damaged. Flight was late for several hours

The ticketing counter in SD was a mess. The lady handling the First-Class check-in seemed overwhelmed until a supervisor replaced her. It took almost 20 minutes to get once couple checked in, and then she started walking around the counters while 7 people just stood in line. Once her supervisor arrived, she announced she was going on break, never to engage with customers again.

No outlets, plugs, way to charge the phone or service and no food on one leg o the trip, but other than that, great. Loved WIFI, the flight, the crew, the pilots, the schedule, etc. Great job. My new favorite airline!

I had a problem with my reservation and no one could help me understand what happened. I booked my flight months ago and received a confirmation email. In the confirmation email, it said that the flight would depart at 3:15 p.m. A few hours before the flight, I tried to go online and check in, and suddenly it said that the flight was leaving an hour earlier. I had to rush to get to the airport and almost didn't make it. No one could help me understand why this happened, and I'm really concerned that it might happen in the future. I would appreciate some support in this matter.

It was a super old plane so the first class experience was just not luxurious

Good as usual. Just wished my seat was assigned at online check in. Thanks anyways

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

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 .

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.

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