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 4 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Icelandair lead the route. The flight covers 672 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 21 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h05-2h59 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 19 | 73G, E75 | 2h09-2h52 | Oneworld | – | |
| FI Icelandair | 7 | 7M9 | 2h13 | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | E75 | 2h09 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from Seattle
| Metric | SEA→OAK | BFI→OAK | BLI→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SEA | – | 5 mi | 94 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 54 | 1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 6m | 2h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 59% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SEA: MDT · OAK: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Seattle, it's 5:00 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, Icelandair, Hawaiian Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 54 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SEA to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SEA to OAK ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 672 miles (1,082 km). There are approximately 54 weekly flights outbound and 74 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Seattle (BFI) and Bellingham (BLI).