Boston to Oakland (BOS–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Boston to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,687 mi 6h 16m nonstop -3h behind 53 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BOS and OAK, connecting options are available through 53 hubs.

Also explore BOS Routes OAK Routes BOS Live Flights OAK Live Flights BOS Delays OAK Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BOS to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
BTV ~7h 35m PVD ~7h 38m APA ~7h 39m TEB ~7h 44m JAC ~7h 47m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,147
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BOS → OAK
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
83%
Return
OAK → BOS
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BOS delays → OAK delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Oakland from Boston

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric BOS→OAK PVD→OAK
Distance from BOS – 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 6h 16m 5h 11m
Departure OTP 74% –
Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Oakland flights
Airports within 200 miles of BOS with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Oakland is 3 hours behind Boston.
BOS: EDT · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Boston, it's 3:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
2,687 mi / 4,324 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 16m.
Getting to BOS

MBTA Silver Line SL1 bus runs from South Station (Red Line, Amtrak) through the Ted Williams Tunnel to all Logan terminals; free from the airport, $2.40 inbound. Journey from South Station takes 15–20 minutes depending on traffic. The Blue Line Aquarium station connects to a free water taxi ($12) across the harbor to Logan; scenic but weather-dependent.Taxis from downtown Boston cost $30–45 with the Ted Williams Tunnel toll included. Ride-hails are comparable. The Sumner and Ted Williams tunnels both serve the airport; check traffic before departing, as both frequently back up. Logan is only 3 miles from downtown but tunnel congestion often extends that to 30+ minutes.

Facts

BOS–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Boston to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance2,687 mi / 4,324 km
Flight time6h 16m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: BOS
Full nameBoston Logan International Airport
IATA / ICAOBOS / KBOS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr42.2M
Elevation20 ft / 6 m
Destination: OAK
Full nameSan Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BOS to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take approximately 6h 16m. The route covers 2,687 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BOS to OAK. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BTV, PVD, APA, TEB, JAC, ASE, MTJ, PWM, YIP, BZN, EGE, FRG, SCF, FAT, PHL, SDF, VNY, MEM, PDK, YVR, JFK, HOU, TYS, SFO, DFW, BNA, OPF, ATL, MCO, FLL, PBI, MIA, PVR, MEX, CMA, CLT, MDW, AUS, IAD, SEA, LAS, DEN, SLC, PDX, LAX, BOI, PHX, SAN, NRT, DAL, HND, SAL and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Oakland is 3 hours behind Boston.
Yes, return flights from OAK to BOS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PVD. 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 BOS to OAK

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BOS to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BOS to OAK ranges from 6 hours 16 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,687 miles (4,324 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BTV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Providence/Warwick (PVD).