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Cheap flights from Oakland, California to San Diego from £47

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£87

One-way from

£47

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£146
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 7/4-9/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Oakland to San Diego
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  • Southwest
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 30m total
  • Oakland to San Diego
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£3 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to San Diego
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 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/420:30OAK - SAN
Nonstop1h 30mSouthwest
Wed 9/407:25SAN - OAK
Nonstop1h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 21/2£87
Sat 22/317:15OAK - SAN
1 stop5h 23mDelta
Tue 25/306:20SAN - OAK
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 20/2£140
Wed 19/306:43OAK - SAN
2 stops17h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 26/308:00SAN - OAK
2 stops15h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2£238

Find flights from Oakland to San Diego within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Oakland to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Mon 7/4

20:30-22:00

Nonstop1h 30m

San Diego

Wed 9/4

07:25-09:00

Nonstop1h 35m

£87

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Sat 22/3

17:15-22:38

1 stop5h 23m

San Diego

Tue 25/3

06:20-12:13

1 stop5h 53m

£140

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Wed 19/3

06:43-23:59

2 stops17h 16m

San Diego

Wed 26/3

08:00-23:43

2 stops15h 43m

£238

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Fri 7/3

06:49-20:23

2 stops13h 34m

San Diego

Mon 10/3

10:00-23:43

3 stops13h 43m

£720

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Wed 2/4

18:35-20:05

Nonstop1h 30m

£47

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Sat 8/3

06:00-12:24

1 stop6h 24m

£71

OaklandSan Diego

OAK - SAN

OAKSAN

Oakland

Thu 24/4

06:00-23:59

1 stop17h 59m

£106

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/2

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 return flight from Oakland to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Oakland, California to San Diego is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Oakland, California to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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 21 February 2025.

When flying from Oakland, California to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 - 58.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 58.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Oakland to San Diego to help guide your decision. 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
4,408 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,217 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,408 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this Oakland, California to San Diego flight route?

    This flight path from Oakland to San Diego was viewed by 1 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Currently priced at £87, Southwest will fly you from Oakland, California to San Diego and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £140 and £238, respectively. Southwest is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £47. Users have also found prices from £71 and £106 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to San Diego 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 Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to San Diego (average of £585). Flying from Oakland, California to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of £920). 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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