Cheap Flights from San Diego to Oakland
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Oakland
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Oakland? 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 San Diego to Oakland 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 San Diego to Oakland for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
SAN - OAK
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
SAN - OAK
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SAN - OAK
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SAN - OAK
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SAN - OAK
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SAN - OAK
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 5,000 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Oakland 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
Oakland is in the same time zone as San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Oakland
OAK · Metropolitan Oakland Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - San Francisco · San Francisco is 11 mi from Oakland
Flights San Diego - San Jose · San Jose is 29 mi from Oakland
Flights San Diego - Santa Rosa · Santa Rosa is 63 mi from Oakland
Flights San Diego - Sacramento · Sacramento is 75 mi from Oakland
Flights Santa Ana - Oakland · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights San Diego - Monterey · Monterey is 81 mi from Oakland
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Oakland
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SAN - OAK
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - OAK
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - OAK
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
SAN - OAK
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
SAN - OAK
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
SAN - OAK
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 12,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Oakland (United States)
Kissel Uptown Oakland
From 12,000 Pts or $207
San Francisco (United States)
Hotel Kabuki
From 15,000 Pts or $245
St Helena (United States)
Alila Napa Valley
From 35,000 Pts or $859
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Oakland 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 San Diego to Oakland.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Oakland.
San Diego and Oakland 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.
Oakland is in the same time zone as San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Oakland: Metropolitan Oakland Intl (OAK).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Oakland, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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