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Flights from Seattle to Oakland

Nonstop flights from Seattle (SEA) to Oakland (OAK) take about 1h 51m (1,082 km). Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly it. Lowest fare seen: $292 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Seattle to Oakland

Carriers on SEA–OAK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Alaska Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Southwest Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Seattle to Oakland fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $98 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$29224 Oct 2026 · Alaska Airlines$141 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$12820 Nov 2026 · Southwest Airlines$119 · 1 stop20 Nov 2026 · Alaska Airlines
Dec 2026$9816 Dec 2026 · Alaska Airlines—

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $98 in December 2026, against $119 for November 2026.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Seattle to Oakland, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Seattle to Oakland flights

How long is the flight from Seattle to Oakland?
A nonstop flight from Seattle (SEA) to Oakland (OAK) takes about 1h 51m, covering 1,082 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Seattle from Oakland by air?
The great-circle distance between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport is 1,082 km (672 miles), a short-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Seattle to Oakland?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SEA–OAK route include Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Oakland cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SEA–OAK was $292 USD with Alaska Airlines (nonstop), departing 24 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Oakland?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $98 one-way, against $141 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Seattle to Oakland?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $141 with one stop against $292 nonstop, a saving of $151. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Seattle to Oakland?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Oakland visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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