OAK Today
Decent day. Departures at 71%, arrivals slightly worse at 64%. Afternoon flights ran 11 points better than early morning. Fly 3pm - 6pm if you can. That window has been running at 80%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at OAK. 71% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: afternoon flights (3pm - 6pm) run at 80%. Early morning (5am - 9am) drops to 69%. That is a 11-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 11 miles away and running 87% today. If your route is available from both airports, SFO 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
Afternoon vs Early Morning is a 11-point swing at OAK. The afternoon block runs at 80%. 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 56% around 5am, peaked at 100% around 12am. A 44-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
This week is 3 points worse on departures (73% vs 76%). Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
OAK has been bouncing between 61% and 87%. Best day was Aug 19 at 87%. Worst was Jul 27 at 61%. The norm is 72-78%, 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 71% on-time departures and 64% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has averaged 73% 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 airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.