Austin to Oakland (AUS–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and KAI lead the route. The flight covers 1,495 miles in approximately 3h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 73H, 7M8 | 3h50-3h53 | – | – | |
| KAI KAI | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Oakland from Austin
| Metric | AUS→OAK | CLL→OAK | IAH→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 82 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 21m | 4h 6m | 3h 53m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · OAK: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in Oakland.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–OAK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to OAK
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from KAI and Southwest Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to OAK ranges from 3 hours 21 minutes to 3 hours 53 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,495 miles (2,406 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PRC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include College Station (CLL), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).