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Cheap Flights from Seattle to Oakland

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Seattle to Oakland that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Seattle to Oakland

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Seattle to Oakland.
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6:00 am - 10:56 amSEA-OAK
4h 56m1 stop
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11:51 am - 12:10 amOAK-SEA
12h 19m1 stop
$92Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 7 - Tue, May 13
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6:00 am - 10:56 amSEA-OAK
4h 56m1 stop
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5:45 am - 12:10 amOAK-SEA
18h 25m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 14
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6:00 am - 10:56 amSEA-OAK
4h 56m1 stop
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9:15 am - 11:17 amOAK-SEA
2h 02mnonstop
Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 14
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6:00 am - 10:56 amSEA-OAK
4h 56m1 stop
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4:43 pm - 6:45 pmOAK-SEA
2h 02mnonstop
Tue, May 13 - Tue, May 13
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1:38 pm - 3:48 pmSEA-OAK
2h 10mnonstop
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4:43 pm - 6:45 pmOAK-SEA
2h 02mnonstop
$133Hawaiian Airlines
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Hawaiian Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 3:48 pmSEA-OAK
2h 10mnonstop
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9:15 am - 11:17 amOAK-SEA
2h 02mnonstop
$134Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 3:48 pmSEA-OAK
2h 10mnonstop
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2:31 pm - 4:38 pmOAK-SEA
2h 07mnonstop
$137Alaska Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:44 pm - 11:59 pmSEA-OAK
2h 15mnonstop
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7:58 pm - 10:00 pmOAK-SEA
2h 02mnonstop
$149Alaska Airlines
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Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 7:35 amSEA-OAK
2h 05mnonstop
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4:05 pm - 12:30 amOAK-SEA
8h 25m1 stop
$182Southwest
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10:05 am - 12:15 pmSEA-OAK
2h 10mnonstop
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4:25 pm - 1:15 amOAK-SEA
8h 50m2 stops
$231Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Seattle to Oakland

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines' 20-minute baggage guarantee ensures quick baggage claim or compensation.


Alaska Airlines offers free texting on flights with Wi-Fi, enhancing connectivity.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, saving costs for travelers with more luggage.


Use EarlyBird Check-In for a better boarding position, avoiding middle seats.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Seattle to Oakland flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Seattle to Oakland to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Seattle to Oakland? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Seattle to Oakland?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Seattle to Oakland clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Oakland on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Seattle to Oakland. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Tuesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Oakland?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Seattle to Oakland is January, where tickets cost $213 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $286 and $280 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Seattle to Oakland?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Seattle to Oakland, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Seattle to Oakland, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$45
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Seattle to Oakland

When to book flights from Seattle to Oakland

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Seattle to Oakland based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Seattle to Oakland

  • What are the different kinds of flights I can choose from between Seattle and Oakland?

    Many of the daily flights that are offered between Seattle and Oakland are non-stop due to the short distance between the two locations. These flights are often operated by airlines like Alaska and American Airlines. You can also find flights that require a connection, with layovers commonly occurring in San Francisco or Salt Lake City. Connecting flights are often serviced by Delta Airlines.

  • What is an easy way for me to travel from downtown Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport?

    If you choose to drive from downtown Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, you can expect the trip to last anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes in total under normal conditions. Otherwise, you can hop on public transport, such as the 1-Line tram which will bring you to the airport in around 40 minutes.

  • How can I go from Oakland International Airport to the city center?

    The quickest way to go from Oakland International Airport to the city center is typically by driving, which will take you around 15 minutes in total. If you take public transportation instead, like bus line 73 or the Orange-N bus line, it will take around 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes.

  • Is there a car rental center directly at Oakland International Airport?

    Oakland International Airport does have its own car rental center and it is located in a separate building that is connected to the main part of the airport via a free shuttle bus service. In this car rental center, you will find desks for several different companies, including Dollar, Fox, and Thrifty. These companies store their cars in parking areas directly at the rental facility, so it is easy to quickly pick up your vehicle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Seattle to Oakland?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Seattle to Oakland was $45 for a one-way ticket and $92 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Seattle and Oakland?

    A passport is not required to fly from Seattle to Oakland.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Seattle to Oakland?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Seattle to Oakland flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Seattle to Oakland?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Seattle to Oakland flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Seattle to Oakland?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Seattle and Oakland, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Seattle to Oakland?

    There are nonstop flights from Seattle to Oakland on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Seattle to Oakland, Alaska Airlines or Southwest?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Seattle to Oakland are Alaska Airlines and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $276 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $242 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Seattle to Oakland?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Seattle to Oakland.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Seattle to Oakland?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Oakland from Seattle is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Seattle to Oakland?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Oakland with an airline and back to Seattle with another airline. Booking your flights between Seattle and OAK can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Seattle to Oakland?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Oakland from Seattle up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Seattle to Oakland

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $109 or less one-way and $194 or less round-trip.
  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is one of the main focus cities for several different airlines, including Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Due to this, it is very common for these companies to service quite a few of the flights that depart from SEA.
  • Oakland International Airport (OAK) has several free-standing Mamava Suites throughout its main terminals, which travelers are welcome to access at no cost. These suites have power outlets, changing tables, running water, and comfortable seating, providing you with everything you need to nurse or change your baby in private.
  • If you have some extra time before you need to begin boarding your flight out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, head to one of the several lounges in the airport. The Club at SEA can be found in the central terminal, while the Delta Sky Club is on concourse A.
  • Travelers that are hungry upon landing at Oakland International Airport can choose from a few different dining options. For example, there is the Tap ‘N Pour in terminal 1, as well as Peet’s Coffee in terminal 2.
  • Relax a bit before you begin your day of traveling by going to the Massage Bar that is near the N gates in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Rates are charged for intervals of 15 minutes and you can choose from a full-body massage or a foot massage.
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Prefer to fly direct from Seattle to Oakland?

Find which airlines fly direct from Seattle/Tacoma Intl Airport to Oakland Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Oakland

Monday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

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Direct returns

Oakland to Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, +5 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +6 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, +6 more

Alaska Airlines, British Airways, +7 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Seattle to Oakland

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Seattle to Oakland. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9882 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.1Food
7.1Entertainment
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Flight was over an hour late, and we got notified every 15 minutes, beginning right at boarding, that it would only be 15 more minutes until we finally left about 75 minutes late. Of course, no compensation was offered.

2.0 MediocreMarian, Mar 2025SEA - PSP
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Flight was over an hour late, and we got notified every 15 minutes, beginning right at boarding, that it would only be 15 more minutes until we finally left about 75 minutes late. Of course, no compensation was offered.

I needed to board early and that was no problem. The snack was just ok. Alaska is an EXCELLENT airlines . . . luggage fast and easy.

Alaska Airlines needs more bag tag kiosks and bag check-in stations in Seattle. A single entry point for the bag tag kiosks would be helpful. This alleviates lines forming at each individual kiosk, which causes traffic jams for people passing through.

It was raining and cold and we had to walk outside to board the plane. And to have yo stand outside to wait in line to board. It seems they could find another way to send a few people at a time so passengers are not outside in the elements. Then to not have my luggage show up at my finally destination. Not happy with the whole experience.

I paid $49 to select my seat---6A a window seat just behind first class. When I started to get on the plane I was told that my seat had been given to someone else and I now had a middle seat. They finally gave me an aisle seat. When I told them I wanted my $49 back, I was told I would need to call alaska and fight with them to get my money back. And when i was on the flight people going by kept hitting me with their bags. I have tried calling alaska twice to talk about a refund but never got thru to the right person!

Check-in was easy, I did it from the app. Boarding was easy, the crew was great. Santa Barbara airport had a disabled plane so we had to land in Burbank to refuel. They kept us well informed, and everyone was great. A very entertaining person from the Burbank airport got on and told a few jokes.

It went very quickly even though we were late in leaving Fresno.

Like I said before the internet was shut off so there was little to do on this leg of the flight.

Finally get a snack n drinks! Just like the good ole days!

SeaTac was a mess first class check-in not clearly identified Temporary signage needed since only one door into Alaska check-in area directed you to coach baggage check.

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

I really like open seating. I hate that I've heard this is going away. This is one of the unique things that makes Southwest my goto choice.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

Love Hawaiian you can’t go wrong, still provides you good drinks and little snack at the end

No tv’s. Had to walk 45 minutes to connect to next flight. Couldn’t get dinner as a result. Ended up eating pretzels until I felt sick.

Great plane, seats, and crew. Super smooth experience and delicious coffee

The pre-flight check in process was bad. The app didn't allow check-in online and forced me to check in at the airport. Alaska didn't have self-service kiosks for check in (only bag tagging stations), so I had to wait in line with people who were checking bags just to get my boarding pass.

Hawaiin airlines never let me know the alaska airlines confirmation number. it took chat and call with customer service to get that.

Flight delays, another inconvenienced passenger, and crew serving food and drinks with hair not tied (really very messy - made me apprehensive taking any uncovered food or drinks)

I think you should still be able to pick a seat at check in no matter the price tier. But the plane was decent. Seats were a little narrow so I imagine larger folks would have some discomfort but I was fine and the crew was great.

Crew was excellent......in flight medical emergency handled very professionally.....

Overall a great experience. The starlink internet was amazing addition.

Every customer service agent we came in contact with was rude, tired, overworked and indifferent

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

We got to fly on the new airplane. Much better as it’s roomier and cleaner than before. Most Importantly it’s much more comfortable. I still can’t move the seat back but the extra space made up for it. I didn’t taste the food or drinks because they charge for everything so I didn’t bother. I didn’t experience the entertainment because I downloaded my own movies on my phone. The crew was great. The flight itself was smooth . No complaints.

I was comfortable because I upgraded. I would not have been comfortable in economy. It was a short flight so there was limited food service and no inflight entertainment.

I thought since I upgraded my seat I would get some perks. Free water, free snacks. Free carry on luggage.

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

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