Cheap Flights from Oakland to San Diego
Cheap Flights from Oakland to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Oakland to San Diego? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Oakland to San Diego vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 5,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Oakland to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
OAK - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
OAK - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
OAK - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
OAK - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
OAK - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
OAK - SAN
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
Oakland to San Diego flight facts
Distance
446 mi
718 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
San Diego is in the same time zone as Oakland.
Airports in Oakland
OAK · Metropolitan Oakland Intl
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - San Diego · San Francisco is 11 mi from Oakland
Flights San Jose - San Diego · San Jose is 29 mi from Oakland
Flights Santa Rosa - San Diego · Santa Rosa is 63 mi from Oakland
Flights Sacramento - San Diego · Sacramento is 75 mi from Oakland
Flights Oakland - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Monterey - San Diego · Monterey is 81 mi from Oakland
Premium cabin flights from Oakland to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
OAK - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
OAK - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
OAK - SAN
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
OAK - SAN
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
OAK - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
OAK - SAN
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Encinitas (United States)
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
From 25,000 Pts or $501
Dana Point, CA (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
From 95,000 Pts or $859
Rancho Santa Fe (USA)
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
From 110,000 Pts or $421
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Oakland to San Diego depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Oakland to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Oakland to San Diego.
Oakland and San Diego are about 446 miles (718 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 446-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Diego is in the same time zone as Oakland.
Departures from Oakland: Metropolitan Oakland Intl (OAK). Arrivals in San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Diego, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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