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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $115. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
San Diego.$115 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 17, returning Wed, Jun 17.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from San Diego International on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $115, select.
San Diego.$115 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 4, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from San Diego International on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $115, select.
San Diego.$119 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30, returning Tue, Jul 14.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Tue, Jul 14, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $119, select.
San Diego.$121 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15, returning Wed, Sep 23.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $121, select.
San Diego.$130 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 30, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, Jul 30, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.
San Diego.$132 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 21, returning Thu, Jul 30.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, Jul 21, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Thu, Jul 30, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $132, select.
San Diego.$157 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 1, returning Wed, Oct 14.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from San Diego International on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $157, select.
San Diego.$171 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 18, returning Mon, Nov 23.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $171, select.
San Diego.$183 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28, returning Mon, Oct 12.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $183, select.
San Diego.$188 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 29, returning Mon, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from San Diego International on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.
San Diego.$196 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 30, returning Sat, Sep 5.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, Aug 30, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from San Diego International on Sat, Sep 5, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $196, select.
San Diego.$197 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Sun, Nov 22.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Sun, Nov 22, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
San Diego.$197 per passenger.Departing Sun, Mar 7, returning Fri, Mar 12.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, Mar 7, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Fri, Mar 12, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
San Diego.$197 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 18, returning Mon, Dec 14.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Fri, Sep 18, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Mon, Dec 14, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $197, select.
San Diego.$198 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 4, returning Wed, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Wed, Dec 9, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $198, select.
San Diego.$199 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 5, returning Sun, Dec 13.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, Jul 5, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departing from San Diego International on Sun, Dec 13, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $199, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International flights are currently cheapest in June.
May
from $315
Jun
from $115
Jul
from $132
Aug
from $115
Sep
from $121
Oct
from $157
Nov
from $171
Dec
from $198
Jan
from $199
Feb
from $200
Mar
from $197
Apr
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Diego International.

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Oakland to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$115
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 32 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week109

Finding cheap flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International is $115. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 32 minutes is the average flight time from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International.
Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International.
There are 109 flights per week flying from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International, as of May 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 32 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego International.

Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport.

  • Oakland and San Diego share the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Choose from 98 weekly Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 21:50.

  • To ensure you catch your OAK to SAN flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • Spirit Airlines offers direct flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in San Diego — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with Spirit Airlines on this route.

  • Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating OAK to SAN flights, with 75.54% of its services landing on schedule.

  • If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between OAK and SAN:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)

    • Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • At the moment, $58 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $115. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from OAK to SAN.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

  • Landing cheap flights from OAK to SAN is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport.

Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)

  • OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.

  • 83.61% of flights departing from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when taking off from OAK.

  • To reach Metropolitan Oakland International Airport from central Oakland, it'll take around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to OAK:

Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • If you're getting in on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SAN:

  • Pick up a San Diego International Airport rental car and explore San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.

  • Get the best deal by booking your ride from San Diego International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego

  • The street address for SAN is Airport Drive.

  • San Diego International Airport to central San Diego has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometers away.

  • It takes around 20 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.

When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to San Diego based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you want to explore San Diego during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from OAK to SAN in February. Average temperatures are between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • San Diego is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 177 kilometers north-west of San Diego, a trip to Los Angeles will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Griffith Observatory, The Broad and La Brea Tar Pits & Museum.

  • Phoenix is another standout destination in United States and is around 483 kilometers east of San Diego. No trip is complete without experiencing Desert Botanical Garden, Heard Museum and Papago Park.

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