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$151+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to San Francisco (OAK - SFO)

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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SFO
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to San Francisco (SFO). 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

$222
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$151
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to San Francisco. 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 6/9. 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 8/68:00 amOAK - SFO
1 stop4h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/208:00 amSFO - OAK
1 stop24h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$222
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/106:00 amOAK - SFO
2 stops13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1710:37 amSFO - OAK
2 stops12h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$367

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

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OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Wed 8/6

8:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 8/20

8:00 am-8:59 am

1 stop24h 59m

$222

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Thu 7/10

6:00 am-7:39 pm

2 stops13h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

10:37 am-11:33 pm

2 stops12h 56m

$367

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Tue 7/29

7:13 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$151

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Tue 6/24

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$254

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Deals found on 6/12

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Oakland, California to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 OAK to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to San Francisco. 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Oakland, California to San Francisco as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 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 San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

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

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland, California to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $222, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Oakland, California to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to San Francisco 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 Oakland, California to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Oakland, California to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $364). 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 Oakland to San Francisco

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Oakland to San Francisco. 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$291Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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