Austin to Oakland (AUS–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,495 mi airlines 14/wk
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WN561
WN Southwest
737
11:10 AM
MDT
1:10 PM
PDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1869
WN Southwest
7M8
1:30 PM
MDT
3:20 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3578
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 PM
MDT
7:50 PM
PDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3609
WN Southwest
738
6:30 PM
MDT
8:30 PM
PDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2689
WN Southwest
7M8
7:05 PM
MDT
9:05 PM
PDT
4h
M T W T F S S
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WN3524
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 AM
PDT T2
1:05 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3573
WN Southwest
7M8
9:25 AM
PDT T2
2:45 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3260
WN Southwest
73H
10:55 AM
PDT T2
4:15 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN458
WN Southwest
737
12:35 PM
PDT T2
5:55 PM
MDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Austin to Oakland
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,495 mi 3h 50m nonstop -1h behind 59 1-stop hubs

AUS–OAK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,495 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUS–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 738, 73H, 7M8 3h50-4h 78%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUS to OAK direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
15
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,062
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → OAK
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
79%
Return
OAK → AUS
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays → OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Austin

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric AUS→OAK HOU→OAK
Distance from AUS 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 14 14
Flight time 3h 50m 4h 5m
Departure OTP 78%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Oakland is 1 hour behind Austin.
AUS: MDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,495 mi / 2,406 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m to 4h 0m.
Getting to AUS

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

Key statistics for the Austin to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,495 mi / 2,406 km
Flight time3h 50m to 4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 15 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 3h 50m to 4h. The route covers 1,495 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from AUS to OAK. The return direction has about 15 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PRC, APA, VNY, TRM, TUS, SCF, MRY, SAF, EGE, ELP, SMO, JAC, SMF, ASE, BFI, HHR, MTJ, DFW, RIL, OMA, MEM, BZN, SDF, PDK, OPF, YIP, TEB, BNA, ATL, PVD, MCO, FLL, PBI, MIA, PHL, JFK, ONT, BOS, ABQ, SJD, PSP, DAL, IAD, SLC, CLT, PHX, PDX, LAS, DEN, SAN, LAX, LGB, MDW, SEA, HOU, SNA, BUR, HND and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 1 hour behind Austin.
Yes, return flights from OAK to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to OAK

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

AUS to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to OAK ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,495 miles (2,406 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 15 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 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 Houston (HOU).