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Low fares from Oakland to San Diego
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Oakland (OAK)to
San Diego (SAN)
Depart: 05/12/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$49
Seen: 9 hrs ago
Oakland (OAK)to
San Diego (SAN)
Depart: 04/28/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$49
Seen: 11 hrs ago
Oakland (OAK)to
San Diego (SAN)
Depart: 04/22/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$49
Seen: 7 hrs ago
Oakland (OAK)to
San Diego (SAN)
Depart: 04/29/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$49
Seen: 9 hrs ago
Oakland (OAK)to
San Diego (SAN)
Depart: 05/02/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$49
Seen: 7 hrs ago
Oakland (OAK)to
San Diego (SAN)
Depart: 05/07/2026
One-way
Basic
From
$64
Seen: 22 hrs ago
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Flight Details
Departing from:
Oakland International Airport
Arriving at:
San Diego International Airport
Average flight time:
1 hour 30 minutes
Distance:
446 miles
Route Information
156† Weekly flights
- 9‡ Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday
- 6‡ Nonstop flights on Saturday
- 9‡ Nonstop flights on Sunday
† Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡ Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025.
Explore San Diego
San Diego is the second largest city in California and a great spot to hit the beach and catch some rays! With 68 miles of beaches, year-round mild temperatures, and plenty of sunshine, San Diego is a top destination for surfing, snorkeling, watersports, and more. From fresh and delicious Mexican food and beautiful weather to a rich cultural history, there’s no question that San Diego lives up to its nickname as America’s Finest City!
With downtown San Diego just a quick drive or bus ride along the bay from the airport, you can get off the plane and head right into the action! Kids and adults alike will love seeing pandas at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. History buffs shouldn’t miss touring the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, the Old Point Loma Lighthouse, and California’s first mission, Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala, which now hosts a small museum. And no trip to San Diego is complete without a visit to Balboa Park, home to the botanical gardens, the Museum of Man, the Museum of Natural History, and the San Diego Museum of Art.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Oakland to San Diego is 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are 156 weekly flights from Oakland to San Diego on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Oakland to San Diego 9 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Oakland to San Diego 6 times per day on Saturdays and 9 times per day on Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Oakland to San Diego with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at San Diego International Airport book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Oakland to San Diego—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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