Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
San Diego and Oakland are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from SAN to OAK start from 06:25 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 22:00 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, there are 49 weekly San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SAN to OAK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Getting to Oakland (and then exploring more of United States!) is a cinch with Spirit Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport.
Spirit Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 75.47% of its services arriving as planned, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SAN to OAK flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SAN and OAK:
Los Angeles International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Currently, Rs8,457 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs17,201. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book seven months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from SAN to OAK.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The address for SAN is Airport Drive.
When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.38% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach San Diego International Airport from central San Diego, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to SAN:
Arriving at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
Consider booking a hotel near OAK if you're catching a late San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Metropolitan Oakland International Airport rental car and explore Oakland and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Fox - Rent A Car and Dollar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to central Oakland
OAK is located at 1 Airport Drive.
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from the centre of Oakland. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.
It'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Oakland. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Oakland is September, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from San Diego International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SAN to OAK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 17ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
San Jose is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Oakland. Around 64 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for San Francisco, about 13 kilometres west of Oakland. Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and Lombard Street are the start of reasons to visit.
