$29 Cheap flight deals from Carlsbad (SAN) to Oakland (SJC)

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This Weekend's Flight Deals from Carlsbad to Oakland

This weekend's flight prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 28
SAN
San Diego Intl.
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$125 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$125
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from San Diego Intl. to Oakland Intl., returning Mon, Jul 28, priced at $125 found 15 hours ago
Fri, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 27
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$158 Roundtrip, just found
$158
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from San Diego Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Sun, Jul 27, priced at $158 just found
Fri, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 27
SAN
San Diego Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$182 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from San Diego Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sun, Jul 27, priced at $182 found 16 hours ago
Sun, Jul 27 - Sat, Aug 2
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$361 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$361
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jul 27 from McClellan-Palomar to San Francisco Intl., returning Sat, Aug 2, priced at $361 found 6 days ago

Airfares from $29 One Way, $57 Round Trip from Carlsbad to Oakland

Prices starting at $57 for return flights and $29 for one-way flights to Oakland were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 7
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$57 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$57
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Thu, Aug 7, priced at $57 found 1 day ago
Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 22
SAN
San Diego
OAK
Oakland
$58 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 19 from San Diego to Oakland, returning Mon, Sep 22, priced at $58 found 1 day ago
Thu, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 18
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$72 Roundtrip, just found
$72
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Mon, Aug 18, priced at $72 just found
Mon, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 5
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$77 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Oct 27 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $77 found 9 hours ago
Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
SAN
San Diego
SFO
San Francisco
$77 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$77
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San Diego to San Francisco, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $77 found 2 hours ago

Oakland economy flight packages

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White House Napa Valley
4.0-star property

White House Napa Valley

9.2/10 Wonderful! (596 reviews)

Aug 29 - Sep 1

3 night stay

San Diego (SAN) to Oakland (OAK)

Spirit Airlines • Coach

Oakland (OAK) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 14 hours ago
Beautiful place! Loved the charcuterie and wine “happy hour”!

Reviewed on Nov 7, 2023

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort
3.0-star property

RiverPointe Napa Valley Resort

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,266 reviews)

Aug 29 - Sep 1

3 night stay

San Diego (SAN) to Oakland (OAK)

Spirit Airlines • Coach

Oakland (OAK) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 14 hours ago
We enjoyed our stay. Our cottage was clean, quiet and convenient. There is a walking trail along the river that was nice for outdoor dexercise. We also used the swimming pool which was very clean and refreshing. We will definitely recommend this property to friends.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2024

River Terrace Inn - A Noble House Hotel
4.0-star property

River Terrace Inn - A Noble House Hotel

9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Sep 1 - Sep 4

3 night stay

San Diego (SAN) to Oakland (OAK)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 1 day ago
Place was fantastic. Close to Oxbow market area and downtown where all the restaurants are. Staff was great. Room large and large bathroom too. Within 30 minutes of numerous wineries. Outdoor area by the river very relaxing.

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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More About Flying To Oakland from Carlsbad

Route Information for Flights from Carlsbad to Oakland

Origin Airport IATA Code
SAN
Destination Airport IATA Code
SJC
Distance
446 mi
Direct Flight Airlines
American Airlines, Condor, Qatar Airways, JAL, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Emirates, Copa Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Swiss, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Southwest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, ANA, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, British Airways
Earliest Flight Arrival
3:00PM UTC
Latest Flight Arrival
6:50AM UTC

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Carlsbad to Oakland?
Yep, your memorable vacation is just a simple flight away. Excellent news, isn't it? Cruise in comfort on board one of the 3 carriers that fly directly from San Diego Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). Popular options include:

  • Alaska Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the shortest flight from Carlsbad to Oakland?
The trip from Carlsbad to Oakland can be as quick as 1 hour and 29 minutes. With a leisurely flight time like this, why not book an impromptu getaway?
What airlines fly from Carlsbad to Oakland most frequently?
Alaska Airlines (AS) is one of the airlines with the most flights from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to SFO. It offers 208 flights on this route each month. Going on vacation is one of life's greatest pleasures, and this airline will get you to your destination quickly and safely. If you can't find the right flight for you there, take a look at the fares with United Airlines (UA). This airline is a terrific alternative and offers 178 flights between Carlsbad and Oakland each month.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

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