Seattle to Oakland (SEA–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SEA–OAK is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 672 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 90 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | 42 | 73J, 7M8, B39M, E75 | 1h53-2h18 | Oneworld | FI, HA, JL, KE, QR | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 42 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h05-2h25 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Oakland from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→OAK | BFI→OAK | PAE→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 32 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 132 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 1h 36m | 1h 47m |
| Departure OTP | 73% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: PDT · OAK: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Link Light Rail runs from downtown Seattle (Westlake station) to the airport in 38 minutes ($3.50 peak). Trains run every 6–12 minutes during peak hours from 5am to 1am. Ride-shares run $30–50 from downtown; SR-99 and I-5 can be heavily congested southbound during afternoon rush (3–7pm).
Sound Transit 574 express bus serves Tacoma ($2.50–4). Sounder commuter rail connects Tacoma to the airport area via a shuttle.
SEA–OAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SEA to OAK
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to OAK ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 672 miles (1,082 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 144 return, totaling 276 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
90 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via EUG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Everett (PAE) and Bellingham (BLI).