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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 6:45 am and lands at 8:56 am
• Latest: departs at 9:44 pm and lands at 11:55 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Seattle to Oakland:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Seattle to Oakland takes 2h 11m, covering 672 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Seattle to Oakland range from $197 to $412, with an average of $282 over the past 12 months. Anything below $197 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 92% above the $282 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $136 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $282 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Oakland flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $132 to $1,086. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Seattle to Oakland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Seattle to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $72, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $73 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Seattle to Oakland usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

Connecting flights from Seattle to Oakland most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 44% on flights from Seattle to Oakland. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $217 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $382, a difference of $165.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Seattle and Oakland. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 19m, compared with 14h 53m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Some of the most popular sights in Oakland are Oakland Arena, Fox Theater and Jack London Square. These are among the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Seattle to Oakland flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Many of the daily flights that are offered between Seattle and Oakland are non-stop due to the short distance between the two locations. These flights are often operated by airlines like Alaska and American Airlines. You can also find flights that require a connection, with layovers commonly occurring in San Francisco or Salt Lake City. Connecting flights are often serviced by Delta Airlines.

If you choose to drive from downtown Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, you can expect the trip to last anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes in total under normal conditions. Otherwise, you can hop on public transport, such as the 1-Line tram which will bring you to the airport in around 40 minutes.

The quickest way to go from Oakland International Airport to the city center is typically by driving, which will take you around 15 minutes in total. If you take public transportation instead, like bus line 73 or the Orange-N bus line, it will take around 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Oakland International Airport does have its own car rental center and it is located in a separate building that is connected to the main part of the airport via a free shuttle bus service. In this car rental center, you will find desks for several different companies, including Dollar, Fox, and Thrifty. These companies store their cars in parking areas directly at the rental facility, so it is easy to quickly pick up your vehicle.