Oakland to San Diego OAK → SAN
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The cheapest return found recently is $220 with Alaska Airlines, 5 Nov – 9 Nov, found today. The cheapest one-way found recently is $147 with Frontier Airlines, 29 Oct, found today.
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates is usually $194 to $267.
Cheapest return found recently
$220
5 Nov – 9 Nov · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 10:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:56 a.m. · 3 h 26 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Cheapest nonstop return
$220
5 Nov – 9 Nov · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 10:00 a.m. · Return leaves 10:56 a.m. · 3 h 26 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$220 5 Nov – 9 Novfound todaySee prices for these dates
$142 10 Nov – 12 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest return we saw each day was $83 to $142.
At $220, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 9 departure dates from 21 Oct to 30 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 4-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 5 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
10 fares on 9 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct – 27 Oct | $240 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Oct – 30 Oct | $325 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Nov – 9 Nov | $220 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found today | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Nov – 7 Nov | $267 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Nov – 12 Nov | $142 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Nov – 14 Nov | $157 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Nov – 27 Nov | $197 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Nov – 30 Nov | $194 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Nov – 30 Nov | $330 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $142.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $70 to $110.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$147
29 Oct · Frontier Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 10:18 a.m. · 9 h 29 min trip
1 stop
found today
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$115
13 May 2027 · Alaska Airlines
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN)
Leaves 10:45 a.m. · 1 h 36 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$147 29 Octfound todayOpen this trip
$58 7 Novfound 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 25 days, 24 Sept to 18 Oct, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $46 to $58.
At $147, the cheapest one-way found recently is above that range.
25 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 14 departure dates from 29 Oct to 13 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 29 Oct, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
14 fares on 14 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | $147 | Frontier Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | 1 stop | found today | Open this trip |
| 1 Nov | $154 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 2 Nov | $88 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 3 Nov | $78 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Nov | $58 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 8 Nov | $95 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 10 Nov | $90 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Nov | $58 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 Nov | $58 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Nov | $71 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $86 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 29 Nov | $263 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 1 Dec | $70 | Southwest Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 May 2027 | $115 | Alaska Airlines | Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) → San Diego International Airport (SAN) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $58.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Oakland to San Diego
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 5 Nov – 9 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 29 Oct in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Oakland to San Diego?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 69% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $278 | $204 | +227% | 22 |
| 7–13 days | $203 | $111 | +138% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $113 | $83 | +33% | 21 |
| 30–59 days | $85 | $83 | Cheapest seen | 23 |
| 90–179 days | $175 | $175 | +106% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $198 | $198 | +133% | 8 |
One-way
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 66% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 18 Oct (25 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $166 | $129 | +196% | 15 |
| 7–13 days | $89 | $78 | +59% | 20 |
| 14–29 days | $56 | $46 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 30–59 days | $56 | $49 | +0% | 25 |
| 60–89 days | $57 | $57 | +2% | 9 |
| 180+ days | $100 | $100 | +79% | 10 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
San Francisco → San Diego
13 km from Oakland
$149
$71 less than flying from Oakland
5 Nov – 9 Nov · SFO → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
San Jose → San Diego
61 km from Oakland
$277
$57 more than flying from Oakland
5 Nov – 9 Nov · SJC → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found today
Oakland → Palm Springs
136 km from San Diego
$493
$273 more than flying to San Diego
25 Oct – 1 Nov · OAK → PSP · out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Sacramento → San Diego
110 km from Oakland
$159
$61 less than flying from Oakland
22 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · SMF → SAN · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Sacramento → San Diego
110 km from Oakland
$99
$48 less than flying from Oakland
8 Jan 2027 · SMF → SAN · nonstop
found yesterday
San Francisco → San Diego
13 km from Oakland
$112
$35 less than flying from Oakland
13 May 2027 · SFO → SAN · nonstop
found 2 days ago
San Jose → San Diego
61 km from Oakland
$144
$3 less than flying from Oakland
13 May 2027 · SJC → SAN · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Oakland → Palm Springs
136 km from San Diego
$251
$104 more than flying to San Diego
29 Oct · OAK → PSP · nonstop
found 6 days ago
Monterey → San Diego
138 km from Oakland
$287
$140 more than flying from Oakland
25 Oct · MRY → SAN · nonstop
found 4 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 5 Nov – 9 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work