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$165+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to San José (SJO)

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OAK — SJO
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Wed 1/8
Wed 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$165
(Mytrip)

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Average price

$327
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to San José
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to San José. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 3, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1410:50 pmOAK - SJO
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/203:32 pmSJO - OAK
1 stop21h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$313
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/217:42 amOAK - SJO
2 stops15h 17mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/271:57 amSJO - OAK
2 stops21h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/2$330
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/239:50 pmOAK - SJO
1 stop10h 27mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 2/2811:15 amSJO - OAK
1 stop10h 46mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 1/2$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 2/285:45 amOAK - SJO
1 stop12h 55mSouthwest
Sun 3/912:30 pmSJO - OAK
1 stop12h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/2$586
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/276:49 amOAK - SJO
2 stops39h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/51:26 amSJO - OAK
2 stops19h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/2$616

Find flights from Oakland to San José within your budget

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OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sun 2/9

9:50 pm-10:17 am

1 stop10h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 2/19

4:00 am-9:22 pm

1 stop19h 22m

$327

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 1/21

7:42 am-12:59 am

2 stops15h 17m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 1/27

1:57 am-9:35 pm

2 stops21h 38m

$330

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sun 2/23

9:50 pm-10:17 am

1 stop10h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 2/28

11:15 am-8:01 pm

1 stop10h 46m

$376

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Fri 2/28

5:45 am-8:40 pm

1 stop12h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/9

12:30 pm-12:25 am

1 stop12h 55m

$586

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sat 3/1

8:32 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 27m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 3/9

1:00 am-9:06 am

2 stops33h 06m

$590

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Mon 2/10

11:05 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop22h 07m

$165

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 2/19

12:40 pm-11:24 am

2 stops20h 44m

$171

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 4/8

6:43 am-12:12 am

2 stops40h 29m

$323

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 1/21

1:15 pm-6:53 am

2 stops15h 38m

$386

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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 José in January.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-San José, San José Province 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 José, San José Province flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Oakland, California-San José, San José Province flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Oakland, California-San José, San José Province 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 José, San José Province flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Oakland to San José

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Oakland to San José including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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 SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Rainfall in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San José, San José Province ranges from 0.0 - 11.8 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 11.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit San José, San José Province when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San José by month

Plan your trip to San José by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San José, San José Province, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. 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 José. Reviews last updated January 3, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,602 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,536 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,096 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,688 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $330, was found to be the cheapest airline from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Volaris El Salvador and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $171. Alaska Airlines flights start at $323 while deals on Delta start at $386 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province (average of $398). Flying from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province in March is currently the most expensive (average of $555). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Oakland to San José

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Oakland to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$282Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$349Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$468Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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