San Diego to Oakland (SAN–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SAN–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 446 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 59 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h28-1h45 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 29 | E75, E75L | 1h30-1h43 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from San Diego
| Metric | SAN→OAK | TIJ→OAK | CLD→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAN | – | 18 mi | 28 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 88 | – | 4 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 42m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAN: PDT · OAK: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
SAN–OAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAN to OAK
San Diego International Airport (SAN) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 88 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAN to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAN to OAK is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 446 miles (718 km). There are approximately 88 weekly flights outbound and 88 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Los Angeles, Harry Reid and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Tijuana (TIJ), Carlsbad (CLD) and Santa Ana (SNA).