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$180+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to San José (SJO)

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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SJO
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to San José (SJO). 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$344
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$180
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$789
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/251:31 pmOAK - SJO
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/311:27 amSJO - OAK
2 stops21h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$344
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Tue 9/96:00 amOAK - SJO
3 stops28h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/1612:19 pmSJO - OAK
3 stops36h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/26$380
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 10/289:30 amOAK - SJO
2 stops13h 21mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/51:58 amSJO - OAK
2 stops19h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$439

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OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Mon 8/25

1:31 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 9/3

11:27 am-7:38 am

2 stops21h 11m

$344

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-11:14 am

3 stops28h 14m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 9/16

12:19 pm-11:32 pm

3 stops36h 13m

$380

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 10/28

9:30 am-11:51 pm

2 stops13h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 11/5

1:58 am-7:23 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$439

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Mon 8/25

10:00 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$180

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 1/20

5:11 pm-12:14 pm

2 stops17h 03m

$264

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Thu 9/11

8:00 am-7:04 pm

2 stops34h 04m

$266

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Fri 12/26

1:45 pm-1:20 am

1 stop9h 35m

$749

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sun 10/19

4:51 pm-11:56 am

2 stops18h 05m

$1,233

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Deals found on 7/26

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Viva from Oakland to San José by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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
7,975 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Viva
7.0
Good
787 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,040 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

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 Oakland to San José. 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 Oakland, California to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $386, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $264. Alaska Airlines flights start at $266 while deals on Viva start at $749 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to San José 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 José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 2 airlines flying from Oakland to San José

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to San José. 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AviancaCheapest$344Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$468Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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