OAK Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 86%, arrivals worse at 72%. Early morning flights ran 26 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 92%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from OAK. 86% of departures are on time. Your flight will probably leave on schedule. Normal operations.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 92%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 66%. That is a 26-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is 76 miles away and running 94% today. If your route is available from both airports, SMF is the better bet right now.
OAK Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 26-point swing at OAK. The early morning block runs at 92%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 92%. 12am is where it broke down, dropping to 45%. A 55-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 74%, last week 73%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sun the best.
The Bigger Picture
OAK has been bouncing between 53% and 87%. Best day was Mar 1 at 87%. Worst was Feb 19 at 53%. The norm is 70-76%, which is just how OAK runs. Today's 86% is a good day by OAK standards.
About OAK Delays
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is currently running on time with 86% on-time departures and 72% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has averaged 74% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include SFO (San Francisco International Airport), SJC (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) and SMF (Sacramento International Airport). When OAK is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.