Seattle to Oakland (SEA–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.
SEA–OAK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 672 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 43 | 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h05-2h20 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: FI, JL, KE, QR | 27 | 738, 73H, B39M | 2h11-2h22 | Oneworld | FI, JL, KE, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→OAK | BFI→OAK | PAE→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 32 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 133 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 15m | 1h 34m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines. With 133 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to OAK is about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 672 miles (1,082 km). There are approximately 133 weekly flights outbound and 124 return, totaling 257 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Portland, Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field and Spokane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI), Everett (PAE) and Bellingham (BLI).