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$121+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to San José (SJO)

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OAK — SJO
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to San José (SJO). 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 March 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$121
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$541
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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 March 8, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/112:11 pmOAK - SJO
2 stops21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/711:15 amSJO - OAK
1 stop10h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$284
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Wed 4/96:29 pmOAK - SJO
2 stops14h 55mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/2312:23 pmSJO - OAK
2 stops19h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$339
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/410:50 pmOAK - SJO
1 stop10h 24mVolaris El Salvador
Fri 5/911:15 amSJO - OAK
1 stop10h 44mVolaris El Salvador
Deal found 3/6$342
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sat 5/37:55 pmOAK - SJO
2 stops26h 57mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/121:12 amSJO - OAK
2 stops32h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$537

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Oakland

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San José

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Depart

Return

Price

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 4/1

12:11 pm-10:50 am

2 stops21h 39m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/7

11:15 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$284

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 4/9

6:29 pm-10:24 am

2 stops14h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 4/23

12:23 pm-6:49 am

2 stops19h 26m

$339

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sun 5/4

10:50 pm-10:14 am

1 stop10h 24m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 5/9

11:15 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$342

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sat 5/3

7:55 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops26h 57m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 5/12

1:12 am-8:35 am

2 stops32h 23m

$537

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 4/30

6:29 pm-10:24 am

2 stops14h 55m

$121

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Tue 6/24

10:10 pm-1:57 pm

1 stop14h 47m

$158

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Wed 5/14

8:00 am-11:52 pm

2 stops14h 52m

$241

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sun 4/13

10:50 pm-10:14 am

1 stop10h 24m

$253

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Fri 5/2

5:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$300

OaklandSan José

OAK - SJO

OAKSJO

Oakland

Sun 5/18

10:10 pm-11:26 am

2 stops12h 16m

$360

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Deals found on 3/6

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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.

Best time to book a flight from Oakland to San José

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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 March 8, 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 March 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Volaris from Oakland to San José. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Volaris
6.7
Okay
1,195 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,923 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 $339, 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 Alaska Airlines. You may be able to fly from Oakland, California to San José, San José Province for 42% 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 $121. Alaska Airlines flights start at $241 while deals on Volaris El Salvador start at $253 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 3 airlines flying from Oakland to San José

Discover the top 3 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$282Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$344Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$468Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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