Flying from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Oakland and San Diego are in the UTC-8 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 56 Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your OAK to SAN flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You can fly nonstop to San Diego, the United States. Take off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Southwest Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that operates OAK to SAN flights is Spirit Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 73.58% of the time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between OAK and SAN include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Harry Reid International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport flight is R 785. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 1,747. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from OAK to SAN if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from OAK to SAN by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport.
Handy information about Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from OAK touch down on schedule 82% of the time.
To get to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport from central Oakland, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near OAK:
Arriving at San Diego International Airport (SAN)
If you have a late Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near SAN:
Grab a San Diego International Airport rental car and discover San Diego and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Budget are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from San Diego International Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit San Diego based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport to San Diego International Airport for August if you'd like to visit San Diego during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OAK to SAN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 177 kilometres north-west of San Diego, a visit to Los Angeles will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl.
Phoenix is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 483 kilometres east of San Diego. No trip is complete without experiencing Camelback Mountain, Yayoi Kusama Fireflies Infinity Mirror Room and Heard Museum.

