Travelling from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
Oakland and San Francisco are in the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your OAK to SFO flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between OAK and SFO include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Bob Hope Airport
John Wayne Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
At the moment, Rs44,037 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs81,907. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from OAK to SFO if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport.
Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
83.61% of flights departing from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from OAK.
Central Oakland to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near OAK:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Book a hotel near SFO if you're on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a San Francisco International Airport rental car and explore San Francisco and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
From San Francisco International Airport, San Francisco is approximately 21 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to San Francisco in February.
Before locking in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. September is the warmest month in San Francisco, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 22ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from OAK to SFO in January. Average temperatures are between 6ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Francisco, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 64 kilometres south-east to San Jose to tick off its top sights. From Winchester Mystery House to Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 257 kilometres south-east of San Francisco, Fresno is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.
