$59+ Cheap flights from San Diego to Oakland, CA (SAN - OAK)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — OAK
Sep 16 — Sep 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to OaklandExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 17, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Tue 9/83:13 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 8/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:21 am -
Nonstop1h 45m
Tue 9/2212:47 pm -
1 stop4h 12m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$118
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
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1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/289:03 pm -
1 stop14h 48m
Mon 10/510:17 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$120
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Sat 9/125:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$121
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Thu 9/176:15 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$122
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/210:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 9/86:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$123
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/34:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Wed 9/96:48 am -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$125
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 9/1512:15 pm -
2 stops6h 25m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$126
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 9/193:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:21 am -
Nonstop1h 45m
Fri 9/113:13 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$128
Best flights from San Diego to OaklandDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Oakland that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/196:40 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Mon 9/211:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/104:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Sun 9/133:13 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 8/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/35:01 pm -
1 stop4h 57m
Sat 11/145:00 pm -
1 stop5h 24m
Deal found 8/12![Delta logo]()
$157
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 9/196:30 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/167:20 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 9/193:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/16![Southwest logo]()
$117
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/19:00 am -
Nonstop1h 42m
Thu 11/122:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$151
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Thu 9/175:05 am -
1 stop3h 45m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$138
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/149:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Fri 9/184:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$139
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/21:45 pm -
2 stops5h 40m
Tue 9/84:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$246
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/59:10 am -
2 stops7h 00m
Mon 9/75:20 am -
1 stop4h 00m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/11:45 pm -
2 stops5h 40m
Sun 9/69:45 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/15![Southwest logo]()
$266
Last-minute flights from San Diego to OaklandDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Oakland. Data last updated August 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Oakland. Data last updated August 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/211:40 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Wed 9/96:15 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$123
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:21 am -
Nonstop1h 45m
Thu 9/105:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$125
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/49:16 pm -
Nonstop1h 54m
Sun 9/66:48 am -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 8/12![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$128
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:22 pm -
Nonstop1h 50m
Tue 9/83:13 pm -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 8/14![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$117
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Sun 9/68:30 am -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$119
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Mon 9/76:15 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$121
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Thu 9/176:15 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$122
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Sat 9/126:30 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$124
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Tue 9/1512:15 pm -
2 stops6h 25m
Deal found 8/12![Southwest logo]()
$126
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Sat 9/193:40 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$127
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:21 am -
Nonstop1h 45m
Sat 9/1912:47 pm -
1 stop4h 12m
Deal found 8/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/289:03 pm -
1 stop14h 48m
Mon 10/510:17 am -
1 stop10h 00m
Deal found 8/14![Frontier logo]()
$120
One-way flights from San Diego to OaklandSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Oakland. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/149:16 pm -
Nonstop1h 54m
Deal found 8/16![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$59
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/112:30 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 8/14![Southwest logo]()
$60
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/910:25 pm -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/13![Southwest logo]()
$62
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/27:33 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 8/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$63
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1612:25 pm -
1 stop3h 35m
Deal found 8/17![Southwest logo]()
$64
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/98:34 pm -
1 stop15h 18m
Deal found 8/15![Frontier logo]()
$65
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/109:28 pm -
Nonstop2h 13m
Deal found 8/13![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$75
Find flight deals from San Diego to Oakland
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Oakland (OAK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $117 (Alaska Airlines) |
One-way from | $59 (Alaska Airlines) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $189 |
Good round-trip deal | $142 or less |
Good one-way deal | $88 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Oakland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Oakland that are best for you.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Sat 9/19
6:40 am-8:20 am
Nonstop1h 40m
Oakland
Mon 9/21
1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$117
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Thu 9/17
9:50 pm-11:25 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
Oakland
Sat 9/19
6:30 am-8:00 am
Nonstop1h 30m
$117
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Wed 9/16
7:20 am-8:55 am
Nonstop1h 35m
Oakland
Sat 9/19
3:40 pm-5:10 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$117
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Thu 9/10
4:22 pm-6:12 pm
Nonstop1h 50m
Oakland
Sun 9/13
3:13 pm-4:50 pm
Nonstop1h 37m
$137
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Sat 9/5
4:50 pm-11:10 pm
1 stop6h 20m
Oakland
Thu 9/17
5:05 am-8:50 am
1 stop3h 45m
$138
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Mon 9/14
9:50 pm-11:25 pm
Nonstop1h 35m
Oakland
Fri 9/18
4:20 pm-5:50 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$139
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Sun 11/1
9:00 am-10:42 am
Nonstop1h 42m
Oakland
Thu 11/12
2:50 pm-4:30 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$151
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Tue 11/3
5:01 pm-9:58 pm
1 stop4h 57m
Oakland
Sat 11/14
5:00 pm-10:24 pm
1 stop5h 24m
$157
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Wed 9/2
1:45 pm-7:25 pm
2 stops5h 40m
Oakland
Tue 9/8
4:35 pm-6:05 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$246
San DiegoOakland
SAN San Diego - OAK Oakland
SANOAK
San Diego
Sat 9/5
9:10 am-4:10 pm
2 stops7h 00m
Oakland
Mon 9/7
5:20 am-9:20 am
1 stop4h 00m
$252
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Compare providers for flights from San Diego to Oakland
Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Oakland in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Oakland, California flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Oakland, California flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Oakland, California flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Oakland, California flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Oakland, California flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Oakland
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Oakland from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Oakland
How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Oakland, California?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Oakland, California, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Oakland, California?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Oakland, California (average of $156). Flying from San Diego to Oakland, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to OAK?
Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Oakland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 17, 2026.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from San Diego to Oakland, California by exploring options for tickets in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to Oakland, California?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Oakland. Price data was last updated on August 15, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Oakland, California flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Oakland
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Oakland. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Oakland. Reviews last updated August 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Oakland, such as Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andFrontier. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.0
Boarding
8.1
Overall
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentArlene,May 2024
SAN - OAK
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| Cheapest$43 | Average$94 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
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