Cabo San Lucas to Oakland (CSL–OAK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CSL Airport Page →
1,254 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 1mo ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
LAX Los Angeles ~5h 38m XE WNXE Los Angeles (LAX) to Oakland flights
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Cabo San Lucas to Oakland
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,254 mi 3h 19m nonstop

CSL–OAK had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,254 miles in 3h 19m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CSL–OAK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TWY TWY 0
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: TWY (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CSL to OAK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
0
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
CSL → OAK
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
Return
OAK → CSL
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. OAK delays →

Other ways to reach Oakland from Cabo San Lucas

Nearby airports with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.
Metric CSL→OAK SJD→OAK
Distance from CSL 20 mi
Nonstop airlines 7
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 3h 19m 2h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of CSL with service to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Oakland is 0 hours the same as Cabo San Lucas.
CSL: MST · OAK: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cabo San Lucas, it's 6:00 PM in Oakland.
Distance & Flight Time
1,254 mi / 2,017 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 19m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

CSL–OAK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cabo San Lucas to Oakland route.
Route details
Distance1,254 mi / 2,017 km
Flight time3h 19m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CSL
IATA / ICAOCSL / MMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Mazatlan
Elevation459 ft / 140 m
Destination: OAK
IATA / ICAOOAK / KOAK
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.6M
Elevation9 ft / 3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CSL to OAK flights.
Nonstop flights from Cabo San Lucas International Airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport take about 3h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 1,254 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CSL to OAK. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 19m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from OAK to CSL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJD. 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 CSL to OAK

Cabo San Lucas International Airport (CSL) and San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CSL to OAK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CSL to OAK is about 3 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,254 miles (2,017 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San José del Cabo (SJD).