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$157+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Oakland, CA (SFO - 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — OAK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Oakland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$302
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$157
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Oakland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Oakland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 8/64:44 pmSFO - OAK
1 stop7h 15mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/77:00 amOAK - SFO
1 stop14h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$302
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1011:59 pmSFO - OAK
3 stops32h 29mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/176:15 pmOAK - SFO
1 stop28h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$465
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/2511:59 pmSFO - OAK
1 stop16h 40mSun Country Air
Sun 6/295:45 pmOAK - SFO
1 stop14h 23mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$557
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/247:24 pmSFO - OAK
1 stop20h 52mDelta
Thu 6/266:00 amOAK - SFO
1 stop10h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/11$650

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Oakland that are best for you.

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San FranciscoOakland

SFO - OAK

SFOOAK

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

4:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Oakland

Thu 8/7

7:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$302

San FranciscoOakland

SFO - OAK

SFOOAK

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

11:59 pm-8:28 am

3 stops32h 29m

Oakland

Thu 7/17

6:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop28h 38m

$465

San FranciscoOakland

SFO - OAK

SFOOAK

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

11:59 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Oakland

Sun 6/29

5:45 pm-8:08 am

1 stop14h 23m

$557

San FranciscoOakland

SFO - OAK

SFOOAK

San Francisco

Tue 6/24

7:24 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop20h 52m

Oakland

Thu 6/26

6:00 am-4:09 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$650

San FranciscoOakland

SFO - OAK

SFOOAK

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

8:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop27h 33m

$157

San FranciscoOakland

SFO - OAK

SFOOAK

San Francisco

Sat 6/21

6:55 am-11:26 pm

1 stop16h 31m

$244

San FranciscoOakland

SFO - OAK

SFOOAK

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

11:59 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$252

San FranciscoOakland

SFO - OAK

SFOOAK

San Francisco

Wed 6/18

5:35 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 15m

$334

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Oakland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Oakland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Oakland, California?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from San Francisco to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 SFO to OAK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Oakland, California in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Oakland, California ranges from 0.0 - 4.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Oakland, California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Oakland by month

Plan your trip to Oakland by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Oakland, California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Oakland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Oakland, California round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Oakland, California round-trip from $302. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sun Country Air, from $557, and Delta, from $650.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Oakland, California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $157 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $252 and Delta from $334 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Oakland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Oakland flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Oakland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Oakland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Oakland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Oakland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Oakland, California?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Oakland, California (average of $183). Flying from San Francisco to Oakland, California in November is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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.

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Top airline flying from San Francisco to Oakland

Discover the top airline that operate flights from San Francisco to Oakland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$271Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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