Cheap flights from Seattle to Oakland from $98 SEA → OAK
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
The cheapest return found recently is $102 with Alaska Airlines, 6 Dec – 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $98 with Southwest Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $98, Southwest Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $102, 6 Dec to 12 Dec
- Usual return price
- $162 to $187
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $102 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 2 h 10 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $162 to $187.
Cheapest return found recently
$102
6 Dec – 12 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Leaves 8:43 p.m. · Return leaves 1:36 p.m. · 4 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$102
6 Dec – 12 Dec · Alaska Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Leaves 8:43 p.m. · Return leaves 1:36 p.m. · 4 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$102 6 Dec – 12 Decfound yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $134 to $328.
At $102, the cheapest return found recently is below that range.
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 6 departure dates from 6 Dec to 28 Jan 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?
We hold no other 6-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
6 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec – 12 Dec | $102 | Alaska Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Dec – 12 Dec | $156 | Alaska Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 21 Dec | $187 | Alaska Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 28 Dec | $185 | Southwest Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Jan 2027 – 4 Jan 2027 | $180 | Southwest Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027 | $202 | Alaska Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $102.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$98
18 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · 2 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$98
18 Jan 2027 · Southwest Airlines
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Leaves 8:50 p.m. · 2 h 10 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$98 18 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$79 28 Jan 2027found 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 35 days, 28 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $65 to $183.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Jan 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 2027 | $98 | Southwest Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Jan 2027 | $79 | Alaska Airlines | Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) → Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Seattle to Oakland
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 6 Dec – 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Seattle to Oakland?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14–29 days | $143 | $143 | Cheapest seen | 10 |
| 30–59 days | $156 | $134 | +9% | 23 |
| 60–89 days | $175 | $148 | +22% | 21 |
| 180+ days | $328 | $328 | +129% | 8 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 28 Sept and 11 Nov (35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $101 | $93 | +1% | 10 |
| 14–29 days | $204 | $81 | +103% | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $101 | $65 | Cheapest seen | 8 |
| 90–179 days | $155 | $155 | +54% | 8 |
| 180+ days | $167 | $165 | +66% | 9 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Seattle → Sacramento
110 km from Oakland
$261
$159 more than flying to Oakland
3 Dec – 6 Dec · SEA → SMF · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Seattle → San Francisco
13 km from Oakland
$91
$11 less than flying to Oakland
6 Dec – 12 Dec · SEA → SFO · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Seattle → San Jose
61 km from Oakland
$206
$104 more than flying to Oakland
18 Feb 2027 – 21 Feb 2027 · SEA → SJC · out nonstop, back nonstop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Seattle → San Francisco
13 km from Oakland
$79
$19 less than flying to Oakland
17 Feb 2027 · SEA → SFO · 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Seattle → San Jose
61 km from Oakland
$98
The same price as flying to Oakland
18 Jan 2027 · SEA → SJC · stops unknown
found 2 days ago
Seattle → Sacramento
110 km from Oakland
$112
$14 more than flying to Oakland
21 Nov · SEA → SMF · nonstop
found 2 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 6 Dec – 12 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Seattle to Oakland?
The cheapest return found recently is $102 with Alaska Airlines, 6 Dec to 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $162 to $187.
How much is a one-way flight from Seattle to Oakland?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $98 with Southwest Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $79 with Alaska Airlines, 28 Jan 2027, found 4 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Oakland?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $102, 6 Dec to 12 Dec, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Oakland?
In 43 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. In 35 days of prices between 28 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Seattle to Oakland?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $102 with Alaska Airlines, 6 Dec to 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $98 with Southwest Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Seattle to Oakland?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Southwest Airlines on 18 Jan 2027, takes 2 h 10 min from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Seattle to Oakland?
Between 6 Dec and 28 Jan 2027, Alaska Airlines has the cheapest return on 4 of the 6 departure dates we hold, and Southwest Airlines on 2.
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