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

Currently priced at $262, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $458. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to San Francisco?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 38% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Oakland, California-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$262 (Alaska Airlines)
One-way from	$165 (Mytrip)
Popular in	November
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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 May 1, 2025.

Tue 5/272:31 pmOAK - SFO

1 stop6h 52mAlaska Airlines

Tue 6/38:30 pmSFO - OAK

1 stop12h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$262

Wed 5/289:09 pmOAK - SFO

3 stops44h 04mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/46:14 pmSFO - OAK

1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$412

Sat 10/251:15 pmOAK - SFO

1 stop8h 43mDelta

Sun 10/265:45 amSFO - OAK

1 stop10h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$458

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Tue 5/272:31 pmOAK - SFO

1 stop6h 52mAlaska Airlines

Tue 6/38:30 pmSFO - OAK

1 stop12h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$262

Wed 5/289:09 pmOAK - SFO

3 stops44h 04mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/46:14 pmSFO - OAK

1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$412

Sat 10/251:15 pmOAK - SFO

1 stop8h 43mDelta

Sun 10/265:45 amSFO - OAK

1 stop10h 46mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$458

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Oakland to San Francisco. Data last updated May 1, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 5/58:25 amOAK - SFO

1 stop13h 20mAlaska Airlines

Tue 5/68:00 amSFO - OAK

1 stop11h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$780

Tue 5/272:31 pmOAK - SFO

1 stop6h 52mAlaska Airlines

Tue 6/38:30 pmSFO - OAK

1 stop12h 15mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$262

Wed 5/289:09 pmOAK - SFO

3 stops44h 04mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/46:14 pmSFO - OAK

1 stop22h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$412

One-way flights from Oakland to San Francisco
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Sun 6/155:21 pmOAK - SFO

1 stop29h 32mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/29

$165

Sat 6/145:30 amOAK - SFO

2 stops26h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$191

Tue 5/138:00 amOAK - SFO

1 stop25h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/30

$312

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OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Tue 5/27

2:31 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

8:30 pm-8:45 am

1 stop12h 15m

$262

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Wed 5/28

9:09 pm-5:13 pm

3 stops44h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

6:14 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 31m

$412

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Sun 6/15

5:21 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop29h 32m

$165

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Sat 6/14

5:30 am-8:08 am

2 stops26h 38m

$191

OaklandSan Francisco

OAK - SFO

OAKSFO

Oakland

Tue 5/13

8:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop25h 32m

$312

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Oakland, California-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $384). 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?

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

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

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

9,972 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

7,934 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

346 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,972 reviews

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

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to San Francisco round-trip?
Currently priced at $262, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $458. Alaska Airlines is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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 $384). 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to San Francisco?

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