Austin to Oakland (AUS–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–OAK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,495 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 13 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h40-3h50 | – | – | |
| KAI KAI | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Oakland from Austin
| Metric | AUS→OAK | SAT→OAK | CLL→OAK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 13 | – | – |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 3h 4m | 4h 6m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines. With 13 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
AUS to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to OAK is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,495 miles (2,406 km). There are approximately 13 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Albuquerque International Sunport. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Houston (IAH).