Direct flights from Oakland (OAK) to San Diego (SAN): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 27% of the last 15 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 37 minutes late. 1 of the 15 tracked flights was cancelled. The nonstop covers 718 km, an estimated 1 hour 25 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Oakland and San Diego. Updated 12 September 2026 at 15:38 UTC.
OAKOaklandbusy · +22
SANSan Diegosmooth · +0
718 km · ~1h 25m est.
dep bank 06:15–20:3014x weekly
Runs rough · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
27% on time
of the last 15 operated OAK → SAN flights arrived within 15 minutes
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop OAK to SAN flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at OAK is the weaker end, route health score 85/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on OAK–SAN?
Operators schedule morning departures around 06:15 and evening departures around 17:00 from OAK. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the SAN delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from OAK to SAN?
Great-circle distance is 718 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 81–92 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does OAK–SAN fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 90 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.