How many flights from Seattle to Oakland are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 43.7% of flights from Seattle to Oakland were non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of routes involve connections. Travelers have a good chance of finding a direct flight for this route.

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Oakland?

A direct flight from Seattle to Oakland typically takes 2 hours and 14 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 134 minutes for non-stop journeys. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 6 hours and 22 minutes, or 382 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 1082 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Seattle to Oakland?

Historically, good prices on flights from Seattle to Oakland have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent opportunities for finding favorable deals. The pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days indicate that travelers can often find competitive fares for this journey.

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Seattle to Oakland: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Oakland

Fares for flights from Seattle to Oakland typically range from $157–$638, with a median of $285 over the past 90 days. Right now, prices are below the typical level, and about 15% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Seattle to Oakland.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Oakland, the data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $111. Following closely, December and January also offer competitive prices, both with a median fare of $129.

The journey from Seattle to Oakland typically covers a distance of 1,082 kilometers, classifying this as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick flight, making it a convenient option for regional travel.

A typical journey from Seattle to Oakland takes about 2h 14m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once, with connecting flights having a median duration of 8h 30m. For direct flights from Seattle to Oakland, the non-stop median flight time is also 2h 14m.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Oakland

Regular price: $133 - $334

Prices for flights from Seattle to Oakland are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $133 to $334. The current lowest deal is $106 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.

now $106

Low $133

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Oakland

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Oakland is November, with a median price of $111. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $697. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $111

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $697

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Direct flights from Seattle to Oakland

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Oakland

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Oakland

Seattle (SEA) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$158

$159

One-way

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Oakland

Seattle (SEA) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$128

$172

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Oakland

Seattle (SEA) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$146

$179

One-way

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Oakland

Seattle (SEA) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$150

$179

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Oakland

Seattle (SEA) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$152

$179

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Oakland

Seattle (SEA) - Oakland (OAK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$154

$179

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Oakland

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$328 → $169

48%

3 nights

Aug 28 - Aug 31

$320 → $167

48%

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$302 → $152

50%

5 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 29

$311 → $168

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Oakland

Seattle - Oakland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Oakland are below the typical level of $285.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically cheapest at $111

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Oakland, with a median price of $111.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 14m

Direct flights from Seattle to Oakland typically take 2 hours and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. provides direct flights on this route, with 43.7% of recent flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has a $106 deal

Alaska Airlines, Inc. recently offered a deal for $106 from Seattle to Oakland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Seattle to Oakland are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Seattle to Oakland.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$137

Oakland main airports to arrive at

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip from Seattle to Oakland.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$138

Airports nearby Oakland used as alternative

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a major international hub with extensive flight options, despite potential fog delays.

📍 ~20 km from Oakland (reachable by car or BART)

💸 Flights from ~$95

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Oakland

$407

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Oakland

Historically, booking flights from Seattle to Oakland 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $290. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For example, flights booked 28-59 days out average $298, while those booked 14-27 days in advance average $327. Booking within a week of departure, specifically 0-6 days prior, shows a significantly higher average price of $793.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Oakland is considered to be $157 or less. The median price for this route was $285. For comparison, 75% of prices observed were $638 or less. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, November has been the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Oakland, with a median price of $111. December and January also offer competitive prices, both with a median of $129. The annual median price for this route is $285, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average. These trends are based on data from the trailing 270 days.

Seattle to Oakland: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Oakland

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Oakland

Regular price: $133 - $334

Prices for flights from Seattle to Oakland are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $133 to $334. The current lowest deal is $106 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from Oct 20-Oct 21.

now $106

Low $133

High $334

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Oakland

November

Cheapest

Flights from $111

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $697

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec