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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Seattle to Oakland:

• Earliest: departs at 06:30 and lands at 08:41
• Latest: departs at 21:44 and lands at 23:55.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Seattle to Oakland.

A direct flight from Seattle to Oakland takes 2h 11m, covering 672 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Seattle to Oakland range from £146 to £294, with an average of £208 over the past 12 months. Anything below £146 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 85% above the £208 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £102 return via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared with £208 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £34–£67 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Seattle to Oakland flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £102 to £693. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the Seattle to Oakland route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Seattle to Oakland are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £68, which is 55% below the typical average for this route.

Oakland Airport (OAK) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £53 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo

Flights from Seattle to Oakland usually depart from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and arrive at Oakland (OAK).

Connecting flights from Seattle to Oakland most commonly pass through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Salt Lake City (SLC) – 25% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 43% on flights from Seattle to Oakland. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £164 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £285, a difference of £121.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Seattle and Oakland. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Alaska Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 19m, compared to 14h 53m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS).

Oakland Arena is one of the most viewed places in Oakland on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Seattle to Oakland flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.