OAK Today
Clean day, better than the weekly average. Departures at 89%, arrivals slightly better at 94%. Early morning flights ran 26 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Good day to fly from OAK. 89% 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 90%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 64%. That is a 26-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is 11 miles away and running 90% 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
Early Morning vs Evening is a 26-point swing at OAK. The early morning block runs at 90%. 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 87%. Hit 41% around 12am, peaked at 100% around 5am. A 59-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 75%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
OAK has been bouncing between 60% and 88%. Best day was May 10 at 88%. Worst was May 18 at 60%. The norm is 72-78%, which is just how OAK runs. Today's 89% is a good day by OAK standards.
About OAK Delays
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is currently running on time with 89% on-time departures and 94% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has averaged 75% 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.