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$22+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA to San Diego (OAK - SAN)
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 4/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SAN
Mar 2 — Mar 91
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to San Diego (SAN). 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 February 25, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $53 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $22 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | November |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $184 |
Good round-trip deal | $68 or less |
Good one-way deal | $27 or less |
Find flight deals from Oakland to San Diego
Cheapest flights from Oakland to San DiegoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 25, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/303:05 pmOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 29mSpirit Airlines
Mon 6/25:29 pmSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/24![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$53
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/76:10 amOAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 3/124:45 pmSAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/24![Southwest logo]()
$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/61:15 pmOAK - SAN
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Mon 3/105:15 pmSAN - OAK
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/24![Delta logo]()
$207
Find flights from Oakland to San Diego within your budget
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Oakland
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San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Fri 5/30
3:05 pm-4:34 pm
Nonstop1h 29m
San Diego
Sun 6/1
5:29 pm-6:53 pm
Nonstop1h 24m
$53
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Fri 3/7
6:10 am-7:40 am
Nonstop1h 30m
San Diego
Wed 3/12
4:45 pm-6:25 pm
Nonstop1h 40m
$167
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Fri 3/14
12:55 pm-9:25 pm
2 stops8h 30m
San Diego
Mon 3/17
7:08 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop4h 51m
$213
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Fri 3/7
7:03 pm-9:58 pm
2 stops26h 55m
San Diego
Fri 3/14
8:25 am-9:35 am
1 stop25h 10m
$226
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Mon 4/21
1:49 pm-3:19 pm
Nonstop1h 30m
$22
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Fri 4/18
6:10 am-7:40 am
Nonstop1h 30m
$72
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Wed 3/26
5:15 pm-11:53 pm
1 stop6h 38m
$89
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Sun 4/27
6:00 am-8:46 am
1 stop26h 46m
$182
OaklandSan Diego
OAK - SAN
OAKSAN
Oakland
Sun 5/25
7:30 am-6:56 am
3 stops23h 26m
$239
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Oakland to San Diego in February.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Oakland, California-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Oakland, California-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
The best insider tips for Oakland to San Diego flights
Find out what our experts recommend to make the most of your Oakland to San Diego trip
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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to San Diego
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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to San Diego
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Oakland to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Oakland, California to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Oakland to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.
Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Oakland, California to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Oakland, California to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 25, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Oakland, California to San Diego at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 47% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Oakland, California to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Oakland to San Diego. Price data was last updated on February 23, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Oakland, California to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Rainfall in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in San Diego by month
Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 Diego. Reviews last updated February 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Oakland to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
Food
7.1
Crew
8.7
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
Merlyn,Feb 2025
LAX - SMF
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$36 | Average$103 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$53 | Average$114 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$117 | Average$307 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$119 | Average$198 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$152 | Average$258 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$228 | Average$362 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |