Cheap flights from Oakland to San Diego from $64 OAK → SAN

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $83 to $142.

At $181, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 7 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

43 fares on 10 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

March 2027 is the cheapest month — from $139.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $46 to $71.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Dec, 9 Dec costs $59: $5 less than the cheapest found recently.

Alaska Airlines · Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) · nonstop · found 3 days ago

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Every date we hold

5 fares on 5 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $59.

Return

Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 62% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 70% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

How much is a return flight from Oakland to San Diego?

The cheapest return found recently is $181 with Alaska Airlines, 7 Dec to 14 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $139 with Alaska Airlines, 2 Mar 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $194 to $347.

How much is a one-way flight from Oakland to San Diego?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $64 with Alaska Airlines, 12 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $59 with Alaska Airlines, 9 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $64 to $97.

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

March 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $139, 2 Mar 2027 to 4 Mar 2027, found 6 days ago. December 2026 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $59, 9 Dec, found 3 days ago.

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

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 62% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. One-way fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 70% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from Oakland to San Diego?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $288 with Alaska Airlines, 17 Nov to 22 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $64 with Alaska Airlines, 12 Dec, found 2 days ago.

How long is the flight from Oakland to San Diego?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Alaska Airlines on 12 Dec, takes 1 h 31 min from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Oakland to San Diego?

Between 16 Nov and 2 Mar 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 9 of the 10 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 1. Between 1 Dec and 30 Jun 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 5 departure dates we hold.