OAK Today
Decent day. Departures at 72%. Early morning flights ran 17 points better than evening. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 81%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at OAK. 72% on-time. About 1 in 4 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: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 81%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 64%. That is a 17-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is 29 miles away and running 79% today. If your route is available from both airports, SJC 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 17-point swing at OAK. The early morning block runs at 81%. 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 82%. Hit 39% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 11pm. A 61-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 69%, last week 71%. Arrivals down 5 points too. 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 is right in line with the average.
About OAK Delays
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 72% on-time departures and 70% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport has averaged 69% 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 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.