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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Oakland, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from San Diego to Oakland (SAN-OAK)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from San Diego to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from San Diego to Oakland

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Oakland.
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SAN-OAK
1h 35mdirect
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OAK-SAN
1h 35mdirect
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SAN-OAK
1h 33mdirect
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OAK-SAN
1h 30mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to Oakland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, saving money on baggage fees.


Southwest's EarlyBird Check-In improves boarding position, reducing chances of a middle seat.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11” extra legroom for added comfort.


Spirit's Wi-Fi offers gate-to-gate connectivity, ideal for staying online throughout your flight.

Our travel experts
Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez

Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Oakland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Oakland is September, where tickets cost £70 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £130 and £129 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Oakland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Oakland, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Oakland

Low season

January

High season

November
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Diego to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from San Diego to Oakland: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from San Diego to Oakland 
AmyFlew with Spirit AirlinesSAN-OAKDec 2024
Make sure you download your movies in advance and try not to bring more luggage than you need. And keep in mind that the gate at San Diego airport is terribly small.
MatthewFlew with SouthwestSAN-OAKJan 2024
If you’re flying through SAN Terminal 1, have a good mantra or word of affirmation you can repeat to yourself after going through security and before you board your flight. “This will pass”, “I’ll be home soon”, and “life won’t be like this forever” are all good ones

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Oakland

  • How can I get special assistance services at SAN?

    If you require certain special assistance services, you should contact the TSA Care team at SAN and inform them of the special assistance services you’ll require while at the airport at least 72h before your flight. On the day of your flight, you’ll be received by a TSA Care official who will ensure that you get the services you require from the moment you get to the airport until you settle on your flight.

  • Where can I eat in SAN?

    Terminals 1, 2 East, and 2 West feature superb restaurants. Thus, if you’d like to have a meal before your flight, you can get the food you desire at any of these terminals. In Terminal 1, you can eat at Pacifica Breeze Café or Ciao Gourmet Market, while in Terminal 2 East, you can enjoy a quality dish at either California Pizza or Jack in the Box. In Terminal 2 West, you can eat at Qdoba Mexican Grill, Saffron Thai, or Camden Food Co.

  • Can I rent a car at OAK?

    If you’d like to rent a car at OAK, you can do so without hassle, as the airport has a Rental Car facility connected to the terminal via a free shuttle service. You can rent a car from Hertz, Dollar, Enterprise, Budget, and Alamo at this car rental facility.

  • Does OAK have interesting places to check out?

    OAK is home to various places you should check out before exiting. They include a public art gallery in Terminal 2, duty-free stores on the Airside of Terminal 1, and the Oakland Aviation Museum in the North Field.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Oakland?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Oakland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Oakland?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Oakland flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Oakland?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Oakland on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Oakland

  • In San Diego, you’ll have to head to San Diego International Airport (SAN) to board your flight to Oakland. Like other international airports, SAN features lengthy security lines. To clear these lines in time for your flight, on the day you’re supposed to fly to Oakland, you should reach this airport at least 2h before your flight is set to take off.
  • If you’d like to travel to SAN using public transportation from the San Diego city center, you can board a taxi, bus, or shared-ride shuttle. Of the three, taxis cover the distance between the two destinations fastest. Hence, if you’re in a rush, you should travel by taxi. The buses and shared-ride shuttles that serve this route charge lower fares than the taxis. Thus, if you’d like to travel affordably, you should travel by bus or shared-ride shuttle.
  • SAN is home to two remarkable Be Relax Spa locations in Terminal 2. One is near Gate 26, while the other is near Gate 36. They feature excellent caregivers. As such, while waiting for your flight to Oakland at SAN, you can enjoy professional spa services at either. These spas are usually open from 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesdays and Saturdays and from 6 pm to 9 pm every other day of the week.
  • On a flight from SAN to Oakland, you can land at Oakland International Airport (OAK), Noman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), or San Francisco International Airport (SFO). When booking your flight to Oakland, it’s in your best interest to settle on one that lands at OAK, as among the three, it is the closest to Oakland.
  • OAK Airport is home to an outstanding lounge between Gates 8 and 8A in Terminal 1. Known as Escape Lounge, this top-tier relaxation area features comfy seats, magazines, clean lavatories, and elite snacks. Given that it has hospitable staff, at this lounge, you’ll enjoy superb customer service.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Oakland?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego Airport to Oakland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Oakland

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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Direct returns

Oakland to San Diego

Monday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Tuesday

Southwest

Southwest

Wednesday

Southwest

Southwest

Thursday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Friday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Saturday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Sunday

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

Southwest, Spirit Airlines

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