Direct flights from San Diego to Oakland
89 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to OAK.
Flight time: about 1h12m nonstop
Flying back? Oakland → San Diego · 90 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA321 | 6:30a | 1h13m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA339 | 6:40a | 58m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1186 | 6:40a | 1h18m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4866 | 7:30a | 1h16m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA665 | 8:15a | 1h10m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA3660 | 8:35a | 1h4m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2859 | 8:35a | 1h14m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3660 | 8:50a | 1h13m | Sun |
| Alaska QXE2100 | 9:21a | 1h21m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA2115 | 10:00a | 1h16m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3182 | 10:10a | 1h13m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1599 | 10:25a | 1h1m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2109 | 11:00a | 1h2m | Tue–Wed |
| Alaska ASA232 | 11:01a | 1h4m | Tue |
| Alaska ASA94 | 11:05a | 1h3m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA539 | 11:35a | 57m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4240 | 12:00p | 1h3m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1776 | 12:10p | 1h6m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3050 | 12:19p | 1h6m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA2920 | 1:00p | 1h1m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4241 | 1:30p | 1h10m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA1401 | 1:45p | 1h13m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4241 | 2:55p | 1h1m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4241 | 3:10p | 1h13m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA468 | 3:40p | 1h10m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA468 | 4:20p | 1h4m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Alaska QXE2462 | 4:24p | 1h20m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA143 | 4:40p | 1h13m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4240 | 5:25p | 1h13m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA374 | 6:00p | 1h2m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4866 | 6:05p | 1h15m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1204 | 6:45p | 1h8m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA581 | 7:00p | 1h18m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4866 | 7:10p | 1h12m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA2883 | 8:10p | 1h3m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4866 | 8:35p | 1h18m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1891 | 8:50p | 1h14m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1496 | 9:20p | 1h15m | Sun |
| Alaska QXE2510 | 9:29p | 1h26m | Mon–Sat |
SouthwestOther airports near San Diego with nonstops to Oakland
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SNA — Orange CountySouthwest | 76 mi | 48 |
| PSP — Palm SpringsSouthwest | 85 mi | 7 |
| LGB — Long BeachSouthwest, Advanced Air | 93 mi | 30 |
| ONT — OntarioSouthwest | 94 mi | 26 |
| LAX — Los AngelesSouthwest | 109 mi | 39 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Oakland (OAK)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 89 nonstop flights a week to Oakland (OAK), operated by Alaska and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Oakland?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Oakland (OAK) takes about 1h12m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Oakland?
Driving from San Diego to Oakland takes about 7h 36m, covering roughly 490 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h12m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Oakland to San Diego?
Yes — 90 nonstop flights a week from Oakland (OAK) back to San Diego (SAN) on Alaska and Southwest, based on recently observed departures.