Cheap flights from Oakland to Seattle from $98 OAK → SEA
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The cheapest return found recently is $129 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec – 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $98 with Southwest Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $98, Southwest Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $129, 15 Dec to 24 Dec
- Usual return price
- $158 to $462
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $129 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 5 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $158 to $462.
Cheapest return found recently
$129
15 Dec – 24 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 1:36 p.m. · Return leaves 1:41 p.m. · 4 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$129
15 Dec – 24 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 1:36 p.m. · Return leaves 1:41 p.m. · 4 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$129 15 Dec – 24 Decfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $117 to $218.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates from 15 Nov to 13 Feb 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 9-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 15 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
13 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 15 Nov | $522 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 22 Nov | $591 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 25 Dec | $129 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 14 Dec | $158 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Dec – 24 Dec | $129 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Dec – 28 Dec | $226 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Dec – 27 Dec | $462 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $184 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $177 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $129.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $97 to $182.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$98
14 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 2:30 p.m. · 2 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$98
14 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Leaves 2:30 p.m. · 2 h 5 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$98 14 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$78 9 Decfound 7 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 48 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $57 to $116.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 21 Nov to 14 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
5 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | $233 | Frontier Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | stops unknown | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Nov | $182 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Dec | $97 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 9 Dec | $78 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Jan 2027 | $98 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $78.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Oakland to Seattle
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 15 Dec – 24 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 14 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Oakland to Seattle?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 79% 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.
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| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $667 | $515 | +373% | 19 |
| 7–13 days | $515 | $126 | +265% | 19 |
| 14–29 days | $198 | $117 | +40% | 39 |
| 30–59 days | $141 | $117 | Cheapest seen | 38 |
| 60–89 days | $210 | $168 | +49% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $177 | $140 | +26% | 27 |
| 180+ days | $332 | $332 | +136% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (48 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.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $137 | $73 | +76% | 14 |
| 7–13 days | $147 | $73 | +89% | 11 |
| 14–29 days | $82 | $57 | +5% | 37 |
| 30–59 days | $78 | $61 | Cheapest seen | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $101 | $69 | +30% | 33 |
| 180+ days | $168 | $166 | +115% | 24 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → Seattle
13 km from Oakland
$134
$5 more than flying from Oakland
15 Dec – 24 Dec · SFO → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
San Jose → Seattle
61 km from Oakland
$156
$27 more than flying from Oakland
14 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 · SJC → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Sacramento → Seattle
110 km from Oakland
$256
$127 more than flying from Oakland
10 Mar 2027 – 18 Mar 2027 · SMF → SEA · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
San Jose → Seattle
61 km from Oakland
$87
$11 less than flying from Oakland
14 Jan 2027 · SJC → SEA · nonstop
found 2 days ago
San Francisco → Seattle
13 km from Oakland
$103
$5 more than flying from Oakland
14 Jan 2027 · SFO → SEA · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 15 Dec – 24 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Oakland to Seattle?
The cheapest return found recently is $129 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $158 to $462.
How much is a one-way flight from Oakland to Seattle?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $98 with Southwest Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $78 with Alaska Airlines, 9 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $97 to $182.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Oakland to Seattle?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $129, 5 Dec to 25 Dec, found 7 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $78, 9 Dec, found 7 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland to Seattle?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 79% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure. In 48 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 43% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Oakland to Seattle?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $129 with Alaska Airlines, 15 Dec to 24 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $98 with Southwest Airlines, 14 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Seattle?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 14 Jan 2027, takes 2 h 5 min from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Oakland to Seattle?
Between 15 Nov and 13 Feb 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 6 of the 9 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 3. Between 21 Nov and 14 Jan 2027, Southwest Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 2 and Frontier Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work