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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $158. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

San Diego.$158 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

San Diego.$158 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 Jan, returning Wed, 6 Jan.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $158, select.

San Diego.$162 per passenger.Departing Sat, 14 Nov, returning Wed, 18 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $162, select.

San Diego.$163 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

San Diego.$163 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $163, select.

San Diego.$186 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.

San Diego.$235 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $235, select.

San Diego.$239 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov, returning Tue, 22 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 22 Dec, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

San Diego.$260 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.

San Diego.$260 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.

San Diego.$260 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.

San Diego.$284 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sat, 20 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $284, select.

San Diego.$328 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May, returning Fri, 7 May.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, 2 May, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Diego International on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $328, select.

San Diego.$340 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Apr, returning Sun, 2 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $340, select.

San Diego.$492 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr, returning Sun, 4 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.

San Diego.$524 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 15 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 15 Jun, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $524, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Direct flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego

Alternative Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Diego International

4km from central San Diego

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from $158

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McClellan-Palomar

48km from central San Diego

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Oakland to San Diego: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$158
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	1 hr, 29 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	120

Finding cheap flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in San Diego?

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International and McClellan-Palomar.

How much are return flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego?

The best price we found for a return flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego is $158. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego?

1 hour and 29 minutes is the average flight time from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego.

Which airlines fly direct from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego?

Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego.

How many flights are there a week from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego?

As of September 2026, there are 120 flights per week flying from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego?

The cheapest month to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak to San Diego is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in San Diego?

If you're flying from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport, the cheapest airport near San Diego is San Diego International – which is 4.1 km away from the centre of San Diego. We've found flights into this airport from $158.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 29 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Diego but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to San Diego?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Diego is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in San Diego?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 21°C. September is typically the warmest month in San Diego, when it usually averages around 24°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is March, with temperatures averaging 12°C. The rainiest month is March.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego with?

Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to San Diego.

Travelling from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego: what you need to know

Take a direct flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego and you'll be travelling for around 1 hour 40 minutes.
San Diego's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Oakland (the location of San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport).
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the busiest route. When booking your flight, you can choose from 57 weekly services between OAK and SAN.
To avoid rushing for your OAK to San Diego flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Direct San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego tickets are available for booking. San Diego International Airport (SAN) is where you'll be landing.
Choose from a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Travelling from central Oakland to OAK takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near OAK:
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from OAK reach their destination without delay.
The address for OAK is 1 Airport Drive.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Diego

$71 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $158. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from OAK to San Diego if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from OAK to San Diego by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Save on your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

The distance from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to central San Diego is roughly 5 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SAN:
Reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks before your flight from OAK to San Diego can help you lock in the lowest rate.
The street address for SAN is N Harbour Dr.

McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD)

If you're staying in central San Diego (or just want to explore straight away), the city is around 48 kilometres from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Look for any visitor information desks to point you in the right direction after disembarking your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to CLD. Unwind and get cosy after your OAK to San Diego flight at any of these well-located options:
Get your ideal vehicle, not just what's left, by booking your ride from CLD in advance. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially when the airport is busy.

Best time to go to San Diego

December is the quietest month for flights from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to San Diego based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in San Diego is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from OAK to San Diego around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about San Diego

Start your San Diego trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport to San Diego, check out our range of accommodation options including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. San Diego Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo and USS Midway Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in San Diego.

Explore more of the United States

Los Angeles is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of San Diego. Around 177 kilometres away to the northwest, popular attractions include Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the United States, head for Phoenix, about 483 kilometres east of San Diego. Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum are key highlights.