San Diego to Oakland (SDM–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
463 mi 1h 15m nonstop 5 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SDM and OAK, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SDM to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
FAT ~2h 48m VNY ~2h 58m SNA ~3h 26m LAS ~3h 55m GDL ~9h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDM → OAK
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
OAK → SDM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric SDM→OAK SAN→OAK CLD→OAK
Distance from SDM – 17 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 1
Weekly flights 0 105 4
Flight time 1h 15m 1h 23m 1h 30m
San Diego (SAN) to Oakland flights · Carlsbad (CLD) to Oakland flights · Palm Springs (PSP) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of SDM with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oakland is 0 hours the same as San Diego.
SDM: PDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
463 mi / 744 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 15m.
Facts

SDM–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance463 mi / 744 km
Flight time1h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections5 hubs
Origin: SDM
Full nameBrown Field Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOSDM / KSDM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation526 ft / 160 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDM to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Brown Field Municipal Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 1h 15m. The route covers 463 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FAT, VNY, SNA, LAS and GDL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, CLD and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SDM to OAK

Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SDM to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SDM to OAK ranges from 1 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 463 miles (744 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via FAT. Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Carlsbad (CLD) and Palm Springs (PSP).