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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:12 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 12:07 am.

The flight takes about 2h 12m.

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 12m, 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 $195 to $386, with an average of $283 over the past 12 months. Anything below $195 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 61% above the route average of $283. Book 12 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 40% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, afternoon flights for 20%, 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 $141 to $1,102. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Seattle to Oakland flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Seattle to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $82, which is 56% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo

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

Most connecting flights from Seattle to Oakland pass through Salt Lake City (SLC), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the Seattle to Oakland route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $236 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $364, a difference of $128. 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

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 travelers should 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.