OAK Today
Decent day. Departures at 70%, arrivals better at 90%. Late morning flights ran 39 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 100%.
Pick Your Window
Late Morning vs Evening is a 39-point swing at OAK. The late morning block runs at 100%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning started OK at 73%. Hit 44% around 6am, peaked at 100% around 8am. A 56-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 12 points from last week (66% vs 78%). Arrivals down 9 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed 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 65-71%, which is just how OAK runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About OAK Delays
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 70% on-time departures and 90% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has averaged 66% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. 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.