Flying South Made Easy as Alaska Airlines Adds Oakland to San Diego Route

(IN SHORT) Alaska Airlines is enhancing its operations in the San Francisco Bay Area with the introduction of four new daily, year-round nonstop flights between Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport and San Diego International Airport, starting April 22, 2026. The route, operated with Embraer E175 aircraft, aims to offer travelers a more convenient and comfortable connection between Northern and Southern California. Airport officials praised the move for improving flexibility and strengthening Oakland’s position as a key hub for California travel, while Alaska Airlines highlighted its commitment to expanding regional connectivity. The new service complements existing nonstop routes from Oakland to Seattle, Portland, and Hawaii, and aligns with Alaska’s broader strategy of reinforcing its West Coast network.

(PRESS RELEASE) OAKLAND, CA, 2025-Oct-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines is set to strengthen its presence in the San Francisco Bay Area with the launch of four new daily, year-round nonstop flights connecting Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) and San Diego International Airport (SAN), beginning April 22, 2026. Operated with Embraer E175 aircraft, the service aims to provide travelers with a comfortable and efficient link between two of California’s most popular coastal destinations. The move reinforces Alaska Airlines’ continued investment in the region, expanding connectivity within California and beyond.

Craig Simon, Port of Oakland’s Director of Aviation, welcomed the expansion, emphasizing that the new route adds greater flexibility and convenience for travelers while enhancing Oakland’s role as a central hub for intrastate air travel. Kirsten Amrine, Alaska Airlines’ Vice President of Revenue Management and Network Planning, noted that the added flights will give Bay Area guests more options to reach Southern California while maintaining access to the airline’s other nonstop routes from Oakland to Seattle, Portland, and Hawaii.

San Diego’s appeal as a travel destination—offering attractions such as its beaches, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and a thriving culinary scene—makes it an ideal addition to Alaska’s expanding network. This latest route announcement highlights Alaska Airlines’ commitment to improving regional connectivity and offering more travel choices for West Coast passengers.