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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Oakland (SEA-OAK)

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

Tue, Aug 19 - Tue, Aug 26
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:44 pm - 12:01 amSEA-OAK
2h 17mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:25 amOAK-SEA
2h 10mnonstop
$126Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
4:19 pm - 6:27 pmSEA-OAK
2h 08mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:25 amOAK-SEA
2h 10mnonstop
$130Hawaiian Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Sat, Aug 23
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:44 pm - 11:59 pmSEA-OAK
2h 15mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:25 amOAK-SEA
2h 10mnonstop
$135Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 12:25 pmSEA-OAK
2h 15mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 9:15 pmOAK-SEA
2h 05mnonstop
$137Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 8:59 amSEA-OAK
3h 39m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 1:06 pmOAK-SEA
2h 05mnonstop
$141Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 10:03 pmSEA-OAK
2h 08mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 11:44 amOAK-SEA
2h 05mnonstop
$144Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 2
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:20 am - 8:59 amSEA-OAK
3h 39m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:58 pm - 10:03 pmOAK-SEA
2h 05mnonstop
$147Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 10:21 amSEA-OAK
2h 16mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:25 amOAK-SEA
2h 10mnonstop
$150Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 13
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 9:05 pmSEA-OAK
6h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 8:25 amOAK-SEA
2h 10mnonstop
$152Southwest
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Sep 27
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 11:56 amSEA-OAK
6h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 9:58 pmOAK-SEA
4h 53m1 stop
$218Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to Oakland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines' 20-minute baggage guarantee ensures quick baggage claim or compensation.


Alaska Airlines offers free texting on flights with Wi-Fi, enhancing connectivity.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, saving costs for travelers with more luggage.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
SEA

Use the SEA Spot Saver for expedited security screening, available from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Checkpoints 2, 3, and 5.

Read more about SEAby Harriet Baskas
OAK

For a quick trip to San Francisco, consider the BART train from OAK, especially during rush hour to avoid traffic.

Read more about OAKby Gabriel Leigh
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Oakland?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Oakland on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Seattle to Oakland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Oakland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Oakland is January, where tickets cost $212 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $286 and $276 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Seattle to Oakland?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $225 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Oakland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 62% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$57
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Seattle to Oakland

When to book flights from Seattle to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle 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 Seattle to Oakland

  • What are the different kinds of flights I can choose from between Seattle and Oakland?

    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.

  • What is an easy way for me to travel from downtown Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

    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.

  • How can I go from Oakland International Airport to the city center?

    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.

  • Is there a car rental center directly at Oakland International Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Oakland was $57 for a one-way ticket and $126 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Seattle to Oakland.

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

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seattle to Oakland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Oakland?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Oakland?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Oakland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Oakland are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $269 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $235 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle 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 Seattle to Oakland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $126 or less one-way and $204 or less round-trip.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is one of the main focus cities for several different airlines, including Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Due to this, it is very common for these companies to service quite a few of the flights that depart from SEA.
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) has several free-standing Mamava Suites throughout its main terminals, which travelers are welcome to access at no cost. These suites have power outlets, changing tables, running water, and comfortable seating, providing you with everything you need to nurse or change your baby in private.
  • If you have some extra time before you need to begin boarding your flight out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, head to one of the several lounges in the airport. The Club at SEA can be found in the central terminal, while the Delta Sky Club is on concourse A.
  • Travelers that are hungry upon landing at Oakland International Airport can choose from a few different dining options. For example, there is the Tap ‘N Pour in terminal 1, as well as Peet’s Coffee in terminal 2.
  • Relax a bit before you begin your day of traveling by going to the Massage Bar that is near the N gates in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Rates are charged for intervals of 15 minutes and you can choose from a full-body massage or a foot massage.

Prefer to fly direct from Seattle to Oakland?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Oakland.
Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Oakland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Oakland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

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Direct returns

Oakland to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Seattle to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Oakland. 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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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
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I am always uncomfortable about the boarding process. I think every airlines has their own procedures for boarding but all of their procedures are inconvenient because it takes too much time to board. If you board people from back seat to front, I think you can reduce the time to boarding.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2025SEA - SMF
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I am always uncomfortable about the boarding process. I think every airlines has their own procedures for boarding but all of their procedures are inconvenient because it takes too much time to board. If you board people from back seat to front, I think you can reduce the time to boarding.

There was a delay, then we were boarded, then deboarded, then waited another hour for a new flight, then boarded again and arrived 2 hours later than expected while traveling with 3 young children.

Original flight was canceled, and the automatically booked second flight was immediately delayed. I arrived about 4 hours later than planned with only a $12 meal voucher that didn't fully cover a sandwich at airport prices.

It was very good and comfortable, Crew was also great

Good experience, although it was a little cramped being a tall person. Otherwise everything went smoothly and professionally though

Delay of more than 3 hours I didnt recieve neither a voucher for food Attention disaster

Flight was very warm. It felt like there was no working AC.

Passengers were not informed timely of delays. The staff appeared like they didn't really care about the passengers.

Both flights were delayed going to our destination and leaving, and communication about the delays was not great by the airlines, now the crews were phenomenal and great to be around!!

Delayed. It's not our first flight with them either, it's actually our 3rd and all 3 were delayed by hours each time. It was a myriad of delays. On one flight we boarded after being delayed for a little over an hr, only to be told we were going to sit in the plane for another hour before departing. Once landed, we waited another 40ish min to get to our gate. On another flight, flight was delayed just under 3 hrs but atleast we got to wait it out at the airport terminal. Its just a bad experience overall flying with Alaska Airlines.

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

First time traveling on Southwest since bag fees were implemented. Usual good service. Just more expensive now.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

The crew was great! It was nice to have a pillow and blanket... It gets cold on those flights. I paid extra money to sit where I thought was extra comfort seating, but it wasn't,... So, I was mad a bit about that. I'm hoping our flight home will be better.

Check-in process at SEA was very difficult, e.g., how to check-in and finding where to go to check-in. Staff that helped me was friendly. Security process very disorganized. Stopped at gate C2A to try to get on an earlier flight and four staff didn’t acknowledge me, some of the worst customer service I’ve experienced at a gate counter.

I could not check in ahead of time. Kayak did not give me a proper confirmation number to check in.

I loved flying Hawaiian Air! We didn’t pay to sit together, but we were able to anyway. They had usb charging ports and even outlets in some seats. They served a hot sandwich that was not very good, but we were still pleasantly surprised. The staff was very nice. The seats really made my booty hurt but maybe I’m just not used to sitting so long. Also, the AC was really cold even though I was wearing pants, a hoodie, and a light blanket.

The steward staff was particularly friendly and helpful. They smiled a lot and seemed anxious to be sure we enjoyed the flight.

My confirmation number did not work to check in the day before, so I had to go to the very busy line (no kiosks at the airport) and almost missed my flight. Also, no one told me that I had to actually check in with Alaska

You did not have any vegetarians options for the free meal! I do not eat any meat of any kind! I asked the flight attendant and was met with kind of a rude statement like vegetarian? No we don’t have that kind of thing! Did not make me happy but made me feel like why would I want a vegetarian meal! Otherwise a good experience!

I was put in a middle seat with the people on either side of me kept passing their grandchild over me and talking back and forth while I was trying to rest or watch a movie. So inconsiderate and totally disturbing. I asked if they would sit next to each other to alleviate the constant impeding my comfort but they refused.

Late boarding, full flight. Absolutely no food and barely a bag of pretzels. No video screens and slim pickings of movies. No live tv and poor selection of shows.

Pre-Flight check-in Staff did a terrific job correcting a seat mis-assignment problem after I checked in the night before my flight. They really stepped up to make my flight home a joy. It was also my birthday, so the flight crew made me feel special a little treat.

Late departure by 1:45min. No explanation why. During boarding inconsistent policing of their baggage rules. Before takeoff and lamdimg strange obsession with window shade and armrest positions. Don't know why they care. 15 min tarmac delay on arrival, they blamed airport congestion but we were the o lh flight waiting, it was clear it was due to poor staff planning (only one ground crew to receive airplanes and multiple arrivals) Got there but was rrally lame the whole trip.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

hahaha we are delayed for one hour plus.. but thx we arrived San Diego safe

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

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